American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana has shared his insights on the upcoming World Chess Championship match between Dommaraju Gukesh from India and Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan. Caruana cautions against underestimating Gukesh, despite his recent struggles, and highlights Sindarov's impressive form, which earned him a spot in the championship after a strong performance at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus. While many experts, including world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, favor Sindarov, Caruana believes that Gukesh's past successes and resilience at high-stakes tournaments cannot be overlooked. He predicts a match that will be closely fought, suggesting a slight edge for Sindarov with a 55-45 probability. Caruana emphasizes the importance of Gukesh's experience and preparation, noting that confidence-building results could influence the match's outcome. The chess community eagerly awaits this exciting clash.