Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025: Indian Chess Stars Set to Shine in Wijk aan Zee

Indian chess is gearing up for an exciting start to 2025 with the highly anticipated Tata Steel Chess Tournament set to kick off in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. The 87th edition of this prestigious event will run from January 17 to February 2, 2025, and will feature some of the best players in the world.

The spotlight will be on the Masters category, which will include the newly crowned World Chess Champion, D Gukesh, as well as top players like Fabiano Caruana. This year, five Indian players will be competing in the Masters section, showcasing the growing dominance of India in the world of chess.

The tournament will begin with a thrilling matchup between Gukesh and World No. 22 Anish Giri in the opening round on January 18. Fans can catch all the action live on the official Tata Steel Tournament website and stay updated with comprehensive coverage on TimesofIndia.com.

With exciting matchups lined up throughout the event, including Gukesh facing off against Caruana in Round 3, chess enthusiasts can expect plenty of drama and fierce competition. The Challengers section will also bring fresh talent to the forefront, promising thrilling games from players like India’s Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu.

As the chess world eagerly awaits Gukesh’s return to the tournament scene, all eyes will be on the Indian contingent to see how they fare against the best in the world. Make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event that is sure to captivate chess fans around the globe.