From January 16 to February 1 this year, the most prestigious classical chess tournament — “Tata Steel Chess 2026” — will take place in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. This international event brings together the world’s strongest chess players and attracts the attention of chess fans every year. Two Uzbek chess players — Javokhir Sindarov and Nodirbek Abdusattorov — will also take part in the tournament.
The list of selected participants includes winners of several top-level events. Among them are India’s Arjun Erigaisi with a 2773 rating and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa with a 2771 rating, the famous Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri (2759), and many other highly rated players.
Names on the players’ list:
- Arjun Erigaisi (India, rating 2773)
- Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa (India, rating 2771)
- Anish Giri (Netherlands, rating 2759)
- Vincent Keymer (Germany, rating 2755)
- Dommaraju Gukesh (India, rating 2752)
- Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan, rating 2750)
- Hans Niemann (USA, rating 2738)
- Javokhir Sindarov (Uzbekistan, rating 2721)
- Vladimir Fedoseev (Slovenia, rating 2720)
- Chithambaram Aravind (India, rating 2711)
- Jorden van Foreest (Netherlands, rating 2697)
- Matthias Bluebaum (Germany, rating 2687)
- Thai Dai Van Nguyen (Czechia, rating 2664)
- Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus (Türkiye, rating 2651)
What makes this tournament special is that it features the strongest and most renowned players in the chess world. Each participant is known for a distinctive playing style and chess skills. For Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Javokhir Sindarov, this tournament will be a major test on the international stage and an important milestone for their future in chess history and their personal ratings.
“Tata Steel Chess 2026” is one of the most prestigious events in chess, and taking part in it is a great honor and opportunity for any player. It is also a major platform for both young and experienced chess players, helping them further raise their level of play.
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