Uzbekistani chess players lead at Tata Steel 2026!

The 11th round of the Tata Steel Chess 2026 tournament, one of the most prestigious events in the chess world, is coming to an end. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This round was successful for the Uzbekistani chess players, who delighted chess enthusiasts in our country with their results. Nodirbek Abdusattorov drew with the host Jorden van Foreest playing with the black pieces, maintaining his leading position in the tournament.

The draw decision was reasonable and calculated in this round, as taking risks with the black pieces can often be dangerous. Therefore, this result was appropriate for Nodirbek.

Javohir Sindarov, on the other hand, showed one of the brightest games of the tournament. He defeated his Indian opponent Arjun Erigaisi, bringing new dynamics to the tournament.

In a game that lasted nearly five and a half hours, Sindarov demonstrated precise and resilient play with the black pieces. A single small mistake by his opponent was enough for Sindarov to gain the advantage.

Especially under time pressure, the opponent made consecutive errors, which led to his defeat. Following this victory, Javohir Sindarov increased his points to 7, equaling Nodirbek Abdusattorov.

Now, if the points are tied at the end of the tournament, the championship may be decided in tie-breaks. However, to reach this situation, both players need to maintain good results in the remaining two rounds.

Additionally, Javohir Sindarov remains the only player in the tournament who has not suffered a defeat so far. He has achieved 8 draws and 3 wins in 11 games.

This consistency increases his chances of successfully finishing the tournament. The most crucial part of the tournament is just beginning.

The two Uzbekistani chess players stand shoulder to shoulder at the top of the tournament table. Every upcoming game is of decisive importance for them.

Fans continue to support them with patience and prayers.