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.
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.
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Grandmaster Vincent Keymer and World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will lead the Masters section of the 2026 Prague International Chess Festival. The event, held annually in the Czech capital since 2019, features a strong lineup in both Masters and Challengers categories. It is scheduled for February 25 to March 6 at the Don Giovanni Hotel.