Tata Steel Masters

Grandmaster Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, hailed by Magnus Carlsen as the strongest 14-year-old in chess history, gained 11 points to reach a rating of 2669 in the February 2026 FIDE classical ratings list. This marks the highest gain among the world's top-100 players for January. His performance in recent events positions him to challenge records for youngest to reach 2700.

January 31, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

R Praggnanandhaa is struggling at the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, with only 4.5 points after 11 rounds. The Indian grandmaster, who qualified for the upcoming Candidates Tournament, has cited fatigue from a hectic schedule as a factor in his performance. Despite the dip, he remains optimistic about his preparation for the March event.