With only two rounds left to play, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov and GM Javokhir Sindarov are tied for 1st place in the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026, while GM Andy Woodward is the sole leader of the Challengers. Check out our recap with annotations by GM Renier Castellanos and WGM Petra Papp, and watch our player interviews on YouTube.

Get ready for our next Streamer Arena on 2026-01-30 15:00 UTC, with prizes for streamers whose teams finish in the top 4! If you're a streamer and want to participate with your team, see here.

GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov is the sole leader of the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 after 8 rounds. In the Challengers, GM Marc'Andria Maurizzi and GM Andy Woodward are tied for 1st place on 6.5/8. Check out our recap of rounds 6–8 with annotations by GM Renier Castellanos and WGM Petra Papp, and watch our player interviews on YouTube.

After 5 rounds of Tata Steel Chess 2026, GM Hans Niemann, GM Javokhir Sindarov, and GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov are tied for 1st place in the Masters, while GM Aydin Suleymanli, IM Faustino Oro, and GM Andy Woodward lead the Challengers. Read our recap, watch our interviews on YouTube, and check out the annotations by GM Renier Castellanos and WGM Petra Papp.

Congratulations to IM Yoseph Theolifus Taher for winning our Blitz Titled Arena January 2026, ahead of GM @Eyesless18, IM Renato Alfredo Terry Luján, CM @innocentguy, and GM @handofprince!

Our January 3+0 Warm-up Arena starts today, 2026-01-17 19:00 UTC! Play against some of the titled players before they enter our Blitz Titled Arena at 20:00 UTC.

Tata Steel Chess 2026 starts tomorrow! Among others, World Champion GM Gukesh Dommaraju, GM Vincent Keymer, and GM Arjun Erigaisi will play in the Masters, while GM Bibisara Assaubayeva, IM Carissa Yip, and IM Faustino Oro will compete in the Challengers. Follow the games in our broadcasts, watch our interviews on YouTube, and check out our preview blog!