Sindarov Joins Nodirbek for Co-Lead at Tata Steel Chess Masters; Indians Struggle
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 09:24
Sindarov Joins Nodirbek for Co-Lead at Tata Steel Chess Masters; Indians Struggle
- •Javokhir Sindarov defeated India's Arjun Erigaisi in Round 11 of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026, joining Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the top with 7 points.
- •Sindarov, playing with black pieces, overcame a strong challenge from Arjun Erigaisi to secure a crucial win in Wijk aan Zee.
- •Nodirbek Abdusattorov drew with Jorden van Foreest, maintaining his lead but allowing Sindarov to catch up.
- •Hans Niemann entered title contention, tying for second place with 6.5 points after beating Thai Dai Van Nguyen.
- •Indian players faced a tough round, with Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu losing to Vincent Keymer and Gukesh Dommaraju drawing with Aravindh Chithambaram.
Why It Matters: Sindarov and Nodirbek co-lead Tata Steel Chess Masters after Round 11, while Indian players struggle.
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