Carlsen Names Sindarov as Next World Chess Champion
World chess champion Carlsen has selected Sindarov to be his successor as the next world champion in the sport.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 72% |
| 21 Sept, 10:58 UTC | 72% |
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- Will Javokhir Sindarov win the 2026 World Chess Championship? — the market puts it at 72%, with $28 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 1 Jan 2027. Yes resolves if Javokhir Sindarov wins the 2026 World Chess Championship. No resolves if he loses or if it becomes impossible for him to win per FIDE rules. Readers often mistake the linked headline as proof of victory, but only the official tournament result counts.
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- Polymarket Will Javokhir Sindarov win the 2026 World Chess Championship? 72%
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