Gukesh Takes Lead in Tata Steel Chess

The 2025 Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee has Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh Dommaraju leading following a series of impressive victories, including against Leon Luke Mendonca. Gukesh, the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, holds a narrow lead over competitors like Nodirbek Abdusattorov and Vladimir Fedoseev. Gukesh employed a Pirc Defense to defeat Dutchman Max Warmerdam, while Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu secured a crucial win against Fedoseev. Despite this, Praggnanandhaa, Gukesh, and Abdusattorov remain closely matched at the top of the leaderboard. The tournament has featured several thrilling matches, with the final rounds anticipated to be highly competitive. The event concludes on February 2, with players aiming to clinch the title in this prestigious tournament.