Wijk aan Zee

Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the 88th Tata Steel Chess Masters on his fourth attempt, securing victory with a final-round win over India's Arjun Erigaisi. His compatriot Javokhir Sindarov finished second, highlighting Uzbekistan's rising dominance in chess. Indian players, including world champion D Gukesh, faced disappointment with poor results and rating losses.

31 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

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.

Hans Niemann and Nodirbek Abdusattorov claimed victories in round four of the Tata Steel Chess Masters to share the lead on three points each. Javokhir Sindarov also won to join the chasing pack on 2.5 points, while D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa drew to remain winless. In the Challengers, Aydin Suleymanli extended his sole lead with another victory.

18 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

World champion D Gukesh drew his first two games at the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, starting with a hard-fought stalemate against Javokhir Sindarov and followed by a pragmatic draw versus Jorden van Foreest. The tournament, delayed by environmental protests, saw strong performances from Indian players like Arjun Erigaisi, who defeated R Praggnanandhaa in Round 1. These results keep Gukesh undefeated but winless as he begins a crucial year ahead of defending his title.