Magnus Carlsen & Fabiano Caruana top the #TataSteelChess Masters field! In an interview on the eve of the event Magnus talked about a recent lack of motivation, possible retirement & how he once lost a bet on Fabi with his father: https://chess24.com/en/read/news/carlsen-opens-up-about-retirement-before-17th-wijk-aan-zee-appearance
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Carlsen opens up about retirement before 17th Wijk aan Zee appearance
On Saturday, Tata Steel Chess will begin in Wijk aan Zee and Magnus Carlsen will attempt to increase his record 7 tournament wins. In a candid interview on a Norwegian podcast conducted shortly after appearing in the Dutch town for the 17th time, the 30-year…
♟ | The 22-year-old Alexander Donchenko will make his debut in the Tata Steel Masters. He will replace Daniil Dubov, who had to withdraw due to someone close to him testing positive for COVID-19.
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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021
A dream come true for Alexander Donchenko
22-year-old Alexander Donchenko will see a dream come true, making his debut in the Tata Steel Masters.
♟💙 | Look who arrived safely in Wijk aan Zee... Good to have you back, World Champion! #TataSteelChess
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♟💙 Unfortunately no challengers, amateurs or visitors this year... but look at this brand new playing hall set-up! 😍 #TataSteelChess
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Magnus Carlsen Breaks Down Harmon vs Borgov From The Queen's Gambit
Wijk aan Zee lives for chess in January. No visit this time, only the players. They must be so happy to meet and play over the board. I can't wait to see the fights! Tomorrow round 1!
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♟💙 | The #TataSteelChess Tournament 2021 is about to start.... It's going to be an exciting tournament! Check out the pairings of the first round 👇 and follow our international live stream on http://www.tatasteelchess.com. First round starts tomorrow at 14.00 (CET).
Magnus Carlsen struggled as a 16-year-old in Wijk aan Zee but then won the event as a 17-year-old! Alireza Firouzja starred last year as a 16-year-old and now faces Magnus at 17 in Round 1 this year:
https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/tata-steel-masters-2021/1/1/1
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Carlsen, Magnus vs. Firouzja, Alireza | Tata Steel Masters 2021
Replay the Tata Steel Masters Round 1 game played on 16/01/2021 with computer analysis
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♟💙 | Tata Steel Masters 2021... ready for the first round of the #TataSteelChess Tournament! 💪
🔗 Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63):
Many fond memories of playing in Wijk aan Zee, where I won three times 1999-2001 and played perhaps my greatest game. Good skill to all the players and good luck to the organizers! I'll be watching! #TataSteelChess
Many fond memories of playing in Wijk aan Zee, where I won three times 1999-2001 and played perhaps my greatest game. Good skill to all the players and good luck to the organizers! I'll be watching! #TataSteelChess
We've now added the full #TataSteelChess pairings for all rounds, including a tough start for the kid!