Nodirbek Abdusattorov Wins Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026
Wijk aan Zee, 1 February 2026 – Nodirbek Abdusattorov from Uzbekistan has won the 88th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The prestigious event, also known as the Wimbledon of chess, was held from 16 January to 1 February in Wijk aan Zee. The tournament has a long tradition and has brought the world’s best chess players to the Dutch coastal town for decades.
Thrilling Finale
During the final weekend, the battle for the title remained exciting until the very last moment; no fewer than five grandmasters still had a chance to win. In the end, the 21-year-old Uzbek claimed the title.
Tournament director Jeroen van den Berg responded enthusiastically: “What a tremendous achievement by Nodirbek Abdusattorov. It is more than deserved that Nodirbek wins here; he has been playing at a high and consistent level throughout the tournament. In recent years he came very close, and now he captures the title. I warmly congratulate him and, of course, invite him to return next year to Wijk aan Zee to defend his title.”
Global Interest and Record Numbers
This year, the Tata Steel Chess Tournament once again reached a worldwide audience. The grandmasters’ games were streamed between 500,000 and 800,000 times per day, with peaks of up to 1 million viewers daily. Fans all over the world followed the moves live, supported by razor-sharp footage from Dorpshuis De Moriaan and café De Zon, where well-known commentators provided live analysis.
New this year was a rapid chess tournament at Hotel Hoge Duin in Wijk aan Zee, offering even more variety for players and visitors. Van den Berg: “We can look back on a fantastic edition with a large number of visitors, many participating amateur chess players, and an unprecedented international reach. The tournament is more alive than ever.”
The 89th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament will take place from 15 to 31 January 2027 in Wijk aan Zee. Once again, it promises to be a top-tier event in which world-class players, rising talents, and amateur chess enthusiasts compete side by side.