Round 5
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Sindarov joins leaders after decisive round five at Tata Steel Chess
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Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov caught up to the leaders in the Tata Steel Chess Masters by defeating Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus in a 74-move grind. World champion D Gukesh secured his first win against Thai Dai Van Nguyen, while Vladimir Fedoseev and Vincent Keymer also claimed victories. The round featured four decisive results, setting the stage for a rest day.
GM Arjun Erigaisi defeated GM Jorden van Foreest to claim his second win and tie GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus for the lead in the 2026 TePe Sigeman Chess Tournament. GM Magnus Carlsen bounced back with a victory over GM Zhu Jiner, sitting half a point behind the leaders. The event continues with round 6 scheduled for today in Malmo, Sweden.