Uzbek media outlet Gazeta.uz reported that GM Javokhir Sindarov will miss the UzChess Cup Masters 2026. The source states that Sindarov personally decided to withdraw from the tournament during GCT: Super Chess Classic Romania 2026.

Gazeta.uz

Gazeta.uz

Uzbek media outlet

“Sindarov’s absence is understandable.

He needs time to prepare for the World Championship match, and his tournament schedule is already packed due to participation in the Grand Chess Tour series and the upcoming Olympiad in Samarkand.”

Uzbek GM Mukhiddin Madaminov will replace Sindarov at the tournament. The full lineup includes 10 players from 6 countries:

  • 🇺🇸 Hans Moke Niemann
  • 🇷🇺 Ian Nepomniachtchi
  • 🇮🇳 Arjun Erigaisi
  • 🇮🇳 Vidit Gujrathi
  • 🇦🇿 Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
  • 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Abdusattorov
  • 🇺🇿 Mukhiddin Madaminov
  • 🇺🇿 Nodirbek Yakubboev
  • 🇺🇿 Shamsiddin Vokhidov
  • 🇬🇷 Nikolas Theodorou

UzChess Cup is an annual international tournament held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan since 2024. The event includes Masters and Challengers sections with prize funds of $80,000 and $25,000 respectively. The 2026 edition of the tournament will take place from June 7 to June 15 at Crowne Plaza Tashkent.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE