Exciting Wins for Praggnanandhaa and Abdusattorov in Round Three of 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters

In a thrilling round three of the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, young grandmasters Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Nodirbek Abdusattorov stole the show with impressive wins, propelling them to the top of the leaderboard with 2.5/3. Praggnanandhaa showcased his strategic prowess by outplaying GM Arjun Erigaisi in a masterful endgame, while Abdusattorov demonstrated his tactical acumen by spotting a winning pawn tactic against GM Max Warmerdam.

The much-anticipated clash between World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju and GM Fabiano Caruana ended in a draw after a sharp battle that culminated in a premature repetition of moves. Meanwhile, in the Tata Steel Chess Challengers, an astonishing seven wins for White players dominated the round, with 11-year-old IM Faustino Oro securing his first victory in Wijk aan Zee.

The Challengers also saw 14-year-old IM Lu Miaoyi making waves by defeating her second grandmaster in three games, putting her in the lead alongside GMs Erwin l’Ami and Thai Dai Van Nguyen with 2.5/3. Round four is set to kick off on Tuesday, January 21, at 8:00 a.m. ET/ 14:00 CET / 6:30 p.m. IST.

Stay tuned for player quotes and in-depth analysis of the thrilling matches in both the Masters and Challengers groups. The Tata Steel Chess tournament continues to captivate chess enthusiasts with its intense competition and remarkable performances from rising stars in the chess world.