Wimbledon of Chess
27.01.2024 08:47 | NewsThe Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024, often referred to as the "Wimbledon of Chess," is currently in full swing and has showcased some remarkable games and surprising outcomes as of January 27, 2024.
The tournament, held from January 13-28 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands, features a 14-player single round-robin format. The time control for the games is 100 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 50 minutes for the rest of the game, with a 30-second increment from move 1. In case of a tie for first place, blitz games will be played to determine the winner.
Nodirbek Abdusattorov has emerged as a standout player, forging into the lead with a crucial victory over Ju Wenjun in Round 11. His performance put him ahead of other top contenders like Gukesh D, who had a chance to keep up but settled for a draw against Alireza Firouzja. Other notable games included Wei Yi and Vidit Gujrathi securing wins against their respective opponents, joining Praggnanandhaa R and Anish Giri in trailing the leader by a full point.
One of the most dramatic moments in the tournament so far involved Parham Maghsoodloo and Max Warmerdam. Maghsoodloo achieved a surprising comeback win against Warmerdam in a game marked by tactical complexities and an unexpected endgame twist. This match was notable for its intense play and dramatic turnaround.
The tournament is not just about individual games; it's also about the overall atmosphere and the unique experiences it offers. For instance, for the ninth round, the participants traveled to The Hague for a "Chess on Tour" event, bringing a different flavor to the competition.
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is renowned not only for its high level of play but also for its contribution to the chess culture and community. It attracts the world's top players and chess enthusiasts alike, making it a highlight in the international chess calendar
| 86th Tata Steel Masters Wijk aan Zee (NED), 12-28 i 2024 | cat. XIX (2712) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||||||
| 1. | Abdusattorov, Nodirbek | g | UZB | 2727 | * | ½ | 1 | . | ½ | ½ | 0 | ½ | ½ | . | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7½ | 2847 |
| 2. | Gukesh, D | g | IND | 2725 | ½ | * | 0 | ½ | . | 1 | 1 | ½ | 0 | 1 | ½ | 1 | . | 1 | 7 | 2807 |
| 3. | Giri, Anish | g | NED | 2749 | 0 | 1 | * | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | 1 | 1 | . | ½ | . | 6½ | 2784 |
| 4. | Vidit, Santosh Gujrathi | g | IND | 2742 | . | ½ | ½ | * | ½ | . | ½ | 1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | ½ | 1 | ½ | 6½ | 2770 |
| 5. | Praggnanandhaa, R | g | IND | 2743 | ½ | . | ½ | ½ | * | ½ | ½ | . | 1 | ½ | 1 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 6½ | 2769 |
| 6. | Wei, Yi | g | CHN | 2740 | ½ | 0 | ½ | . | ½ | * | 1 | 0 | ½ | 1 | . | ½ | 1 | 1 | 6½ | 2787 |
| 7. | Nepomniachtchi, Ian | g | RUS | 2769 | 1 | 0 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 0 | * | . | 1 | ½ | ½ | . | ½ | 1 | 6 | 2741 |
| 8. | Firouzja, Alireza | g | FRA | 2759 | ½ | ½ | ½ | 0 | . | 1 | . | * | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ½ | 6 | 2736 |
| 9. | Ding, Liren | g | CHN | 2780 | ½ | 1 | ½ | ½ | 0 | ½ | 0 | 0 | * | ½ | . | ½ | ½ | . | 4½ | 2664 |
| 10. | Donchenko, Alexander | g | GER | 2643 | . | 0 | 0 | ½ | ½ | 0 | ½ | 1 | ½ | * | ½ | ½ | . | 0 | 4 | 2612 |
| 11. | Ju, Wenjun | g | CHN | 2549 | 0 | ½ | 0 | ½ | 0 | . | ½ | 1 | . | ½ | * | 0 | ½ | ½ | 4 | 2616 |
| 12. | Van Foreest, Jorden | g | NED | 2682 | 0 | 0 | . | ½ | ½ | ½ | . | 0 | ½ | ½ | 1 | * | ½ | 0 | 4 | 2604 |
| 13. | Maghsoodloo, Parham | g | IRI | 2740 | 0 | . | ½ | 0 | ½ | 0 | ½ | 0 | ½ | . | ½ | ½ | * | 1 | 4 | 2613 |
| 14. | Warmerdam, Max | g | NED | 2625 | 0 | 0 | . | ½ | ½ | 0 | 0 | ½ | . | 1 | ½ | 1 | 0 | * | 4 | 2608 |
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