Chess Tournament
Uzbek grandmaster Abdusattorov claims 2026 Tata Steel Chess title
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, securing outright first place with 9 points from 13 games after defeating India's Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Fellow Uzbek Javokhir Sindarov finished second with 8.5 points, highlighting Uzbekistan's strong performance. India's top players, including world champion D Gukesh, struggled, with Gukesh placing joint eighth at 6.5 points.
The Muscat Nights International Chess Championship 2026 has concluded in Muscat, Oman, after running from January 14 to 24. The event drew 270 players from 36 countries and featured strong performances by Indian competitors. Organized by the Oman Chess Committee, it highlighted both competitive chess and cultural activities.
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Mike "Timex" McDonald, a former poker standout, has added a national chess title to his resume by winning the Cayman Islands National Chess Championship. The Canadian player topped a 10-player round-robin tournament with a score of 7.5 out of 9. He shared the honors with Zara Majid, who won the female category.
Grandmaster Dmitry Andreikin won the January 27 Titled Tuesday online chess tournament on Chess.com with a perfect undefeated score of 9.5/11. He emerged as the sole leader after a thrilling final round where he outlasted Sam Sevian in a 101-move rook endgame. The event featured an early upset when teenager Jacorey Bynum checkmated Magnus Carlsen with a bold queen sacrifice.
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Germany's top chess player, Vincent Keymer, has been announced as a participant for the 2026 Norway Chess tournament, joining Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa. The event, set for May 25 to June 5 in Oslo, continues to build an elite field without including world champion D Gukesh. Keymer's rapid rise to world number four highlights his growing prominence in international chess.
KALARO, a sports platform, is powering the ongoing Manny Pacquiao Chess Philippines tournament series to promote underserved sports like chess in the Philippines. Founder Jun D. Lasco highlighted the partnership during a media briefing on January 24, 2026, in Quezon City, emphasizing Pacquiao's legacy and the platform's role in scaling events nationwide. The initiative aims to build sustainable pathways for athletes through automation, live broadcasts, and continuous engagement.
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World champion Gukesh Dommaraju suffered a shocking blunder in round six of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament but bounced back with a win in round eight. The 19-year-old Indian grandmaster lost to Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov after a fatal move that cost him a rook. Uzbekistan's players now lead the standings after eight rounds.
Queens’ Online Chess Festival returns in March 2026
January 31, 2026 23:53Leon Luke Mendonca claims Muscat Nights International Open title
January 31, 2026 14:27Abdusattorov grabs sole lead in Tata Steel Chess Masters after round 12
January 31, 2026 07:31Gukesh's title dreams end in draw with Chithambaram at Tata Steel Masters
January 31, 2026 04:18Mount Maunganui chess club celebrates 20th rapid tournament
January 28, 2026 14:53Yuvan Singh wins Republic Day blitz chess tournament in Andaman
January 28, 2026 09:11Uzbek grandmasters lead Tata Steel chess tournament
January 28, 2026 06:17World champion Gukesh joins 2026 Grand Chess Tour participants
January 27, 2026 08:57Keymer and Gukesh head 2026 Prague Chess Festival field
January 26, 2026 19:41Vermont K-12 chess championships set for March 28 in Hyde Park