Tata Steel Chess Masters: Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu Leads After Round 4, Harikrishna’s Beautiful Sacrifice, and Fedoseev’s Vicious Trap

Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu is making waves at the 2025 Tata Steel Chess Masters, as he takes the lead with an impressive 3.5/4 score after securing three consecutive wins. In the latest round, he smoothly outplayed GM Leon Luke Mendonca to solidify his position at the top of the leaderboard.

Meanwhile, GM Pentala Harikrishna delivered the most beautiful win of the day by sacrificing both knights against GM Max Warmerdam. The bold sacrifice paid off, leading to a stunning victory. On the other hand, GM Vladimir Fedoseev caught GM Arjun Erigaisi in a vicious trap, denying Erigaisi his first win in the Masters.

In the Challengers section, 14-year-old IM Lu Miaoyi, along with GMs Erwin l’Ami and Thai Dai Van Nguyen, continue to lead after drawing their games in round four. The Indian female stars also shined brightly, with IM Divya Deshmukh defeating GM Ediz Gurel and GM Vaishali Rameshbabu showcasing a sparkling combination to take down GM Nodirbek Yakubboev.

The action-packed tournament promises more excitement in the upcoming rounds, with round five scheduled to start on Wednesday, January 22. Stay tuned for player quotes and in-depth analysis as the competition heats up at the Tata Steel Chess Masters and Challengers.