Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov joined the chess division of the international esports organization Team Vitality on April 23. Vitality announced the signing on their X account.

Javokhir Sindarov signed a second contract with Vitality after seven months without a team. Sindarov left Team Vitality on September 19, 2025, having played for them since May 9, 2025.

Team Vitality is a premier European esports organization based in France. Team Vitality’s Counter-Strike 2 and Rocket League rosters have become the most successful in the history of both disciplines, winning multiple World Championships and Grand Slams. Vitality launched its chess division by signing French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in February 2025.

Credit: Esports World Cup