World champion D Gukesh will take on compatriot Aravindh Chithambaram in Round 11 of the Tata Steel Masters, as the tournament enters its decisive final phase. With only three rounds remaining, Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads the standings on 6.5 points
31 January,2026 08:51 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTI
India’s top-ranked chess player Arjun Erigaisi suffered another setback at the Tata Steel Masters, losing to Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the 10th round. In contrast, world champion D. Gukesh revived his campaign with a composed endgame victory over teenage prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus
30 January,2026 08:21 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTI
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was held to a quick 22-move draw by American GM Hans Moke Niemann in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters. Playing white, Erigaisi’s attempts to create complications from the English Opening fizzled out as Niemann opted for rapid development, prompting an early handshake
29 January,2026 08:57 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTI
Gukesh won handsomely with black pieces which should do a world of good to his confidence. The Indian ace had been playing well till the first rest day and then lost two games in a row and finally pulled one back
27 January,2026 09:31 AM IST | Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands) | PTIADVERTISEMENT
