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Uzbek grandmaster Abdusattorov claims 2026 Tata Steel Chess title

February 02, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Masters tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, securing outright first place with 9 points from 13 games after defeating India's Arjun Erigaisi in the final round. Fellow Uzbek Javokhir Sindarov finished second with 8.5 points, highlighting Uzbekistan's strong performance. India's top players, including world champion D Gukesh, struggled, with Gukesh placing joint eighth at 6.5 points.