Abdusattorov
Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov, aged 21, secured victory at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, known as the 'chess Wimbledon'. His compatriot Javokhir Sindarov finished a close second, while Indian favorites struggled near the bottom. This win marks Abdusattorov's breakthrough after years of near misses.
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GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, ending a long-standing jinx with a strong performance that included six wins. Fellow Uzbek GM Javokhir Sindarov finished second, marking a dominant showing for Uzbekistan. Indian stars like D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi struggled, finishing in the bottom half amid concerns over burnout from excessive play.