Nodirbek Takes Sole Lead at Tata Steel Chess; All Indians Draw in Round 12
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Firstpost•01-02-2026, 07:00
Nodirbek Takes Sole Lead at Tata Steel Chess; All Indians Draw in Round 12
- •Nodirbek Abdusattorov secured a sole lead in the Tata Steel Chess Masters after defeating German Grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum in Round 12.
- •Abdusattorov's compatriot Javokhir Sindarov drew with defending champion R Praggnanandhaa, who shook hands after just 14 moves.
- •World champion D Gukesh drew against Hans Niemann after a knight blunder, despite holding an advantageous position for long.
- •Aravindh Chithambaram played a 52-move draw against Anish Giri, with neither player gaining a significant advantage.
- •Arjun Erigaisi drew against Jorden van Foreest after 36 moves, with the final round against Nodirbek potentially deciding the winner.
Why It Matters: Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads Tata Steel Chess, while all four Indian players drew their Round 12 matches.
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