Arjun Erigaisi loses to Vincent Keymer as Gukesh beats Erdogmus at Tata Steel Masters

30 January,2026 08:21 AM IST |  Wijk Aan Zee (The Netherlands)  |  PTI

India’s top-ranked chess player Arjun Erigaisi suffered another setback at the Tata Steel Masters, losing to Germany’s Vincent Keymer in the 10th round. In contrast, world champion D. Gukesh revived his campaign with a composed endgame victory over teenage prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus

Arjun Erigaisi. Pic/AFP


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India's top-rated chess player Arjun Erigaisi could not match the skills of Vincent Keymer of Germany in key moments and crashed to another defeat in the 10th round of Tata Steel Masters here.

Meanwhile, world champion D. Gukesh fought his way back into contention, delivering an endgame masterclass against young prodigy Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus.

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