Climate Protest

Extinction Rebellion activists disrupted the opening day of the 88th Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, by dumping 2,025 kilograms of coal at the entrance and chaining themselves to the gates. The protest, which highlighted Tata Steel's environmental record, caused a 90-minute delay to the start of play. Despite the chaos, the tournament proceeded with notable upsets and draws among top grandmasters.