Javokhir Sindarov commented on his game against Hikaru Nakamura at USA vs. Uzbekistan: WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026. Sindarov says he had good opening preparation, and notes that he had already used this line against Wei Yi.

Javokhir Sindarov

Javokhir Sindarov

World's No. 4

“That game against Nakamura was very easy for me, because I had a very good opening preparation. I think he knew everything, but forgot.

This line is probably very tricky because he wasn’t the only one who forgot it. I also played this line against Wei Yi, and he didn’t remember anything either. I think this game was very good, and I also found a very good tactic. But we still lost in Rapid. It doesn’t matter anymore.

I think the US is the favorite in Blitz. But we have to be confident in our level, and then maybe we’ll have the same chances as America.”

The USA vs. Uzbekistan: WR Chess Rapid & Blitz Miami 2026 takes place from July 27 to 28, at the Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Florida, USA. Javokhir Sindarov defeated Hikaru Nakamura in the second round by making two Bishop sacrifices in a row. After the first day, the USA leads the match 5-3.

Credit: Michal Walusza / FIDE