Challengers
Abdusattorov grabs sole lead in Tata Steel Chess Masters after round 12
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov defeated Matthias Bluebaum to take a half-point lead into the final round of the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters. Javokhir Sindarov drew quickly with Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, remaining half a point behind, while Vincent Keymer, Hans Niemann, and Jorden van Foreest stay one point back. In the Challengers, Aydin Suleymanli joined Andy Woodward at the top with nine points.
Three decisive results highlighted round seven of the Challengers tournament at the Prague International Chess Festival. Vaclav Finek maintained his full-point lead after drawing a marathon endgame against Benjamin Gledura. Daniil Yuffa and Jachym Nemec advanced to joint second place with victories, while Surya Shekhar Ganguly secured his first win of the event.
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Uzbek grandmasters Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov share the lead with 7 points each after round 11 of the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee. A chasing pack including Matthias Bluebaum, Jorden van Foreest and Hans Niemann trails by half a point, keeping the title race open with two rounds remaining. In the Challengers section, Andy Woodward took sole first place with a win over Marc'Andria Maurizzi.