Masters
Bluebaum upsets Gukesh in Tata Steel Chess round nine
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German grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum defeated world champion D Gukesh in round nine of the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters, marking Gukesh's third loss in four games. Jorden van Foreest and Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus joined Javokhir Sindarov in second place after decisive wins, while defending champion Praggnanandhaa secured his first victory. Nodirbek Abdusattorov maintained his lead with a draw against Sindarov.
Brooks Koepka expressed confidence that his game has returned to major-winning form ahead of the Texas Children’s Houston Open and the Masters. He cited strong ball-striking and improved putting after recent adjustments. Koepka aims to test himself in contention this week at Memorial Park Golf Course.
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The 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open begins Thursday at Memorial Park in Houston, Texas, with Round 1 tee times now available. Rickie Fowler, grouped with Shane Lowry and Wyndham Clark, aims to boost his world ranking or win for a Masters invitation. Coverage starts early on PGA Tour Live.