Who is leading the Tata Steel Masters 2026 after round 11?

Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov are leading the Tata Steel Masters 2026 with seven points each after round 11.

How did the Indian players perform in round 11 of the Tata Steel Masters 2026?

In round 11, D. Gukesh drew his match, while Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa lost their games. Aravindh Chithambaram also drew his match.

What are the upcoming matches for the Indian players in round 12?

In round 12, Gukesh will play Hans Moke Niemann, Erigaisi will face Jordan Van Foreest, Praggnanandhaa is set to compete against Javokhir Sindarov, and Chithambaram will play Anish Giri.

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Tough Round 11 for Indian Chess Players in Netherlands

31 Jan

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Summary

Two Indians lost, two drew in the 11th round of the tournament.
Indian players are now significantly behind the tournament leaders.
The next round features challenging matchups for all Indian players.

Tough Round 11 for Indian Chess Players in Netherlands

Round 11 of the Tata Steel Masters 2026 in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands, proved challenging for the Indian contingent. World Champion D. Gukesh drew his match against Aravindh Chithambaram. However, Arjun Erigaisi and R. Praggnanandhaa experienced losses against Javokhir Sindarov and Vincent Keymer, respectively.

These results have placed Sindarov alongside Nodirbek Abdusattorov at the top of the leaderboard with seven points each. The four Indian players, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigiaisi, and Chithambaram, are now positioned considerably lower in the standings.

Scheduled for Saturday, round 12 will see Gukesh face Hans Moke Niemann, Erigaisi play Jordan Van Foreest, Praggnanandhaa compete against Javokhir Sindarov, and Chithambaram go head-to-head with Anish Giri.