19-Year-Old Sindarov Secures Sole Victory in FIDE World Cup 2025, Round 5.1
In an exciting match during the fifth round of the 2025 FIDE World Cup, 19-year-old Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov emerged victorious against Frederik Svane. This event took place in Goa, India, where the atmosphere was tense as players vied for a chance to advance further in the prestigious tournament.
Round 5 Match Summary
Sindarov’s win stood out among an otherwise drawn round, with eight other matches ending without a decisive result. Notably, GM Levon Aronian withstood significant pressure from GM Arjun Erigaisi, resulting in a hard-fought draw. GM Daniil Dubov made bold moves against GM Sam Shankland but neither could secure a win, leading to another draw.
Results of Round 5 Matches
| Player 1 | Rating | Player 2 | Rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javokhir Sindarov | 2721 | Frederik Svane | 2640 | 1-0 |
| Jose Martinez | 2644 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2690 | ½-½ |
| Gabriel Sargissian | 2616 | Nodirbek Yakubboev | 2689 | ½-½ |
| Alexander Donchenko | 2641 | Liem Le | 2729 | ½-½ |
| Sam Shankland | 2649 | Daniil Dubov | 2674 | ½-½ |
| Andrey Esipenko | 2681 | Aleksey Grebnev | 2617 | ½-½ |
| Samuel Sevian | 2701 | Wei Yi | 2753 | ½-½ |
| Arjun Erigaisi | 2769 | Levon Aronian | 2728 | ½-½ |
Upcoming Matches
The second game of round five is slated for November 15 at 4:30 a.m. ET (10:30 CET, 3 p.m. IST). Fans can follow the action live on platforms such as Chess.com, Chess24, Twitch, and YouTube.
About the 2025 FIDE World Cup
The tournament runs from November 1 to 26, featuring a total of 206 players in a knockout format. Players compete for three spots in the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament. Each match consists of two classical games, followed by rapid and blitz tiebreaks, if necessary. The prize fund for this year’s competition is set at an impressive $2 million.
- Event Duration: November 1 – 26, 2025
- Location: Goa, India
- Participants: 206 players
- Prize Fund: $2 million
The results from round five highlight the intense competition as players strive to cement their places in the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIDE World Cup.
