Javokhir Sindarov, a 20-year-old chess prodigy from Uzbekistan, has garnered significant attention following his historic victory in the 2026 Candidates Tournament, where he achieved a record score of 10/14. This remarkable performance has led chess legends Magnus Carlsen and Garry Kasparov to back him as the favorite in his upcoming World Championship match against D. Gukesh, the reigning champion from India. Carlsen pointed out that Gukesh has 'very obvious weaknesses,' while Sindarov is a more well-rounded player. Kasparov echoed this sentiment, labeling Sindarov as the 'clear favorite' but also acknowledged the unique pressures of a 14-game title match. As both players are just 20 years old, this championship will mark the youngest World Championship match in history, promising an exciting clash between two of the sport's brightest talents.