Round 5

Sindarov joins leaders after decisive round five at Tata Steel Chess

January 21, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov caught up to the leaders in the Tata Steel Chess Masters by defeating Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus in a 74-move grind. World champion D Gukesh secured his first win against Thai Dai Van Nguyen, while Vladimir Fedoseev and Vincent Keymer also claimed victories. The round featured four decisive results, setting the stage for a rest day.