Javokhir Sindarov, the leader of the Candidates tournament in Uzbekistan, has faced scrutiny after an online account linked to him briefly left his studies public. The incident, along with another incident involving Hikaru Nakamura's camp, has raised concerns about the integrity of the role of "seconds" at the tournament. Sindarov has a two-point lead in the tournament, which determines who will challenge world champion Dommaraju ​Gukesh for his title. The exposure of these games can undermine months' worth of preparation and potentially undermine the preparation of top players.