Chess Masters
Abdusattorov surges to sole lead in Prague Masters after dramatic round eight
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Nodirbek Abdusattorov claimed the outright lead at the Prague International Chess Festival Masters 2026 by defeating David Navara in round eight, while prior leader Jorden van Foreest fell to Aravindh Chithambaram. Hans Niemann notched his first win against David Anton amid a tough tournament. With one round left, Abdusattorov leads on 5.5/8, setting up an exciting finale on March 6.
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.
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Uzbek grandmasters Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov share the lead with 7 points after 11 rounds of the Tata Steel Chess Masters in Wijk aan Zee. Sindarov defeated Arjun Erigaisi to catch up, while Hans Niemann joined the chasing pack at 6.5 points by beating Thai Dai Van Nguyen. With two rounds remaining, the title race remains wide open.