Chess Masters
Sindarov joins Abdusattorov in lead after round 11 at Tata Steel Chess
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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.
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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Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri scored a crucial victory with Black against tournament leader Nodirbek Abdusattorov in round eight of the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters. World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju bounced back with a win over Vladimir Fedoseev, while Javokhir Sindarov remained unbeaten in a draw against Vincent Keymer. Abdusattorov holds a half-point lead heading into the rest day.