Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Praggnanandhaa Loses, Gukesh Draws at Tata Steel Masters
In the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026, R Praggnanandhaa lost his second match in a row to Nodirbek Abdusattorov.
Meanwhile, world champion D Gukesh had a tough game but ended up drawing with Jorden van Foreest.
Arjun Erigaisi is in the joint lead with 1.5 points, while Praggnanandhaa is at the bottom of the table with no points.
Other Indian players like Aravindh Chithambaram also played, with mixed results.
The tournament is still ongoing, and players have more matches to improve their standings.
R Praggnanandhaa lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament.
D Gukesh drew with Jorden van Foreest in a hard-fought game.
Arjun Erigaisi is in joint lead with 1.5 points after drawing with Thai Dai Van Nguyen.
Praggnanandhaa is at the bottom of the table with 0 points from two games.
Aravindh Chithambaram drew with Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, bringing his tally to one point.
- Who
- R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Jorden van Foreest, Arjun Erigaisi, Aravindh Chithambaram
- What
- Chess matches at the Tata Steel Masters 2026
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands
- Why
- Competitive chess tournament with top players
Praggnanandhaa's Performance
Gukesh's Performance
Current Standings
Praggnanandhaa's Performance
Praggnanandhaa is at the bottom of the table with 0 points from two games.
Gukesh's Performance
Gukesh is joint second with one point from two draws.
Recent Form
Praggnanandhaa's Performance
Praggnanandhaa has suffered two back-to-back defeats and is struggling with his form.
Gukesh's Performance
Gukesh has not yet won a match but has managed to draw both of his games.
- Event
- Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026
- Date
- January 19, 2026
- Location
- Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands
- Praggnanandhaa's Result
- Lost to Nodirbek Abdusattorov
- Gukesh's Result
- Drew with Jorden van Foreest
- Top Players
- Hans Moke Niemann, Arjun Erigaisi, Abdusattorov
- Praggnanandhaa's Standing
- Bottom of the table with 0 points
- Gukesh's Standing
- Joint second with one point
- Other Indian Players
- Arjun Erigaisi (1.5 points), Aravindh Chithambaram (1 point)
Sources
R Praggnanandhaa Loses Again; D Gukesh Draws With Jorden Van Foreest At Tata Steel Masters
Tata Steel Masters Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses again, Gukesh held
Tata Steel Chess 2026: Praggnanandhaa suffers second straight defeat after another poor game as Gukesh is held to a draw
After a relentless 2025, R Praggnanandhaa starts classical campaign at Tata Steel Chess with twin defeats
Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh draws with Arjun in Round 3
