CHESS | Abdusattorov ready to help Sindarov against Gukesh in World C’ship clash
Chess grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov has expressed his intention to support his friend and compatriot Javokhir Sindarov in his upcoming World Championship match against D. Gukesh. The young Uzbek players are noted for their collaborative approach to high-level competition.
Why it matters
This highlights the evolving culture of professional chess, where young stars are prioritizing friendship and team preparation over traditional rivalries.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov has good memories of Chennai. He was at the forefront of Uzbekistan’s spectacular run in the chess Olympiad in nearby Mamallapuram in 2022, with his defeat of D. Gukesh on the top board ensuring the gold for his team.
Abdusattorov is back in the city for the Chennai Grand Masters tournament and is more than happy to return. The 21-year-old Uzbek, who is part of a group of rising stars from the Central Asian republic, said he was looking forward to the match against the World champion but wasn’t focussing only on it.
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“This tournament is very short. In some rounds, anything can happen, because it’s a very young field,” the former World Rapid champion said in an interaction.
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