Bibisara Assaubayeva answered a question about her relationship with Javokhir Sindarov on her Telegram channel. Assaubayeva says that she might reveal when they started dating in the future. Bibisara notes that it happened before Sindarov reached 2700.

Bibisara Assaubayeva

Bibisara Assaubayeva

Women's World No. 7

“[Question: If it’s not a secret, how long have you and Javokhir been dating?]

I think I will tell the exact time someday. But after the Candidates Tournament, I saw a lot of comments where people assumed I started talking to him after the World Cup or, even more absurdly, right during the Candidates Tournament.

I can only say that he wasn’t even 2700 then.”

Javokhir Sindarov first reached 2701 Classical rating points in December 2023. Bibisara Assaubayeva previously posted photos with Javokhir Sindarov during the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026. In May, Assaubayeva shared a story on Telegram, hinting at an engagement between the players.

Credit: Bibisara Assaubayeva Telegram