Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025: When and where to watch D Gukesh make his comeback?

NEW DELHI: After a remarkable 2024, Indian chess is set to welcome 2025 with one of the most anticipated events on the global calendar—the Tata Steel Chess Tournament.
Hosted in the serene town of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, this prestigious tournament runs from January 17 to February 2, 2025, marking its 87th edition.
The event’s spotlight will be on the Masters category, featuring the newly crowned World Chess Champion, D Gukesh, alongside World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana and a lineup of elite Grandmasters, including four players from the top 10 and seven from the top 20.
For the first time, five Indian players—D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Pentala Harikrishna, and Leon Luke Mendonca—will compete in the Masters section, highlighting India’s growing dominance in world chess.

The tournament kicks off with a highly-anticipated clash as Gukesh faces World No. 22 Anish Giri in the opening round on Saturday, January 18, at 6:30 PM IST (2:00 PM local time).
Fans can watch live games on the official Tata Steel Tournament website and follow TimesofIndia.com for comprehensive updates and results.
The excitement continues throughout the event with compelling matchups like Arjun Erigaisi taking on Anish Giri in Round 2 and Gukesh challenging Fabiano Caruana in Round 3.
With a robust Indian contingent, many eyes will be on the players’ performances, particularly Gukesh, who recently made history by becoming the youngest World Chess Champion.
In addition to the Masters, the Challengers section brings fresh talent, including India’s Divya Deshmukh, prodigy Vaishali Rameshbabu, and others such as 11-year-old Faustino Oro from Argentina, promising thrilling games.
Set your calendars for Gukesh's momentous return, as the tournament unfolds daily drama and fierce competition in the world of chess.