The Sindarov Surge

Five Rounds In, One Player Has Seized Control Before the tournament, I simulated the Candidates 100,000 times . Nakamura was the clear favorite at 32%. Caruana was close behind at 26%. Sindarov? A 4.2% long shot, grouped with Esipenko and Bluebaum in the “would need a miracle” tier. Five rounds later, the tournament has been flipped on its head. Javokhir Sindarov has 4.5/5 – four wins and a draw…