Javokhir Sindarov returned to the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Cyprus in October. Sindarov spent there the final stage of preparation for the FIDE World Championship 2026.

Sindarov stayed at the hotel from October 5 to 21. He lived in a named suite dedicated to him by the hotel administration. This room was renamed in honor of Javokhir’s victory at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026.

The FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 took place from March 28 to April 16, at the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort in Pegeia, Cyprus. Javokhir Sindarov won the tournament 1 round ahead. He scored 10/14 points and achieved a record result in the history of the modern Candidates Tournament.

The FIDE World Championship 2026 is the crowning match to determine the World Champion. Match features defending Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov. The match will take place in Geneva, Switzerland from November 25 to December 15.

Hikaru Nakamura, Javokhir Sindarov, and Bibisara Assaubayeva were at the same hotel in Cyprus at the same time. Nakamura explained the situation in late October. Hikaru noted that he was not part of Sindarov’s preparation team.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE