Hans Niemann Wins at Tata Steel Chess 2026 as Indian Players Seek First Victories

At the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2026 in Wijk aan Zee, Hans Niemann secured a notable victory over Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram with a queen sacrifice, while top Indian players D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa have yet to register wins, drawing multiple games. Arjun Erigaisi, India's best performer so far, suffered a loss to Vladimir Fedoseev in the fifth round. The tournament features strong competition, with Niemann and Nodirbek Abdusattorov leading the standings after four rounds.