Wijk aan Zee released in 88th Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026 Of Masters in group round 9 Many big results were seen. Now in this prestigious chess competition tournament leader grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov his opponent Javokhir Sindarov By playing a draw with your half-point forward position Has been maintained.

On the other hand, in interesting matches 14-year old young GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus performed brilliantly Masters standings I have continued my climb up the ladder. with them Jordan Van Forest has also strengthened his position, now just half-a-point behind Abdusattorov.

status of indian players

For Indian chess lovers round 9 It was a mixed day. world champion D Gukesh Dommaraju saw a tough day in this round and they faced Germany Matthias Bluebaum Due to which their situation became a bit difficult.

Although, GM R Praggnanandhaa strengthened its campaign Aravind Chithambaram put against registered first winwhich was a confidence boost for him in the tournament.

With this victory Praggnanandha now Masters Looks to be in the mid-table group, while Gukush are still struggling for top-flight competition.

Rest of the tournament

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  Tata Steel Chess total in 2026 14 players by Masters participated in the group and this one round-robin The format is where every player plays everyone else once.

  
  


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  tournament finale February 1, 2026 With four rounds still to go, there will be a battle between the top seeds. Technological and strategic conflict And may emerge.

  
  

Now the spectators and chess lovers will proceed to the next rounds. Strategic reversals and the race for top spots Are keeping an eye on.