EXCLUSIVE: World Chess Championship Challenger Javokhir Sindarov on AI & Counter-Strike
When chess prodigy Javokhir Sindarov isn’t training to challenge Gukesh Dommaraju for the World Championship title, he’s trading pawns for flashbangs in Counter-Strike. But does CS2 help or hinder his chess game? As Norway Chess 2026 draws to a close, CONNECTED reporter Suvam Pal spoke exclusively to the 20-year-old Uzbek grandmaster about his rigorous training regimen, his dream tournament location and how AI and open-source engines are affecting the sport.
