Tata Steel Chess 2026: Youngest lineup ever in Wijk!

Wijk aan Zee is set to welcome the chess world once again as the 88th Tata Steel Chess Tournament takes place from 16 January to 1 February 2026. Known as the ‘Wimbledon of Chess’, the event boasts its youngest lineups to date, with four top-10 players and a 23-year average age. Rising stars, established elite competitors and a passionate local community promise a thrilling and vibrant edition by the Dutch coast. | Photo: Official website