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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022
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| Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 | |
|---|---|
2022 Tata Steel Chess Masters winner Magnus Carlsen. | |
| Location | Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands |
| Dates | 14–30 January 2022 |
| Competitors | 28 from 16 nations |
| Winning score | 9.5 points of 13 (Carlsen) 10.5 points of 13 (Erigaisi) |
| Champion | |
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 was the 84th edition of the annual chess tournament held in Wijk aan Zee. It was held from 14 January to 30 January 2022.[1] No visitors were allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands.[2] Norwegian GM Magnus Carlsen scored 9.5/13 in the Masters section with 6 wins and 7 draws, thereby winning the tournament for the eighth time in his career. Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi dominated the Challengers section, winning with a score of 10.5/13, with an impressive 8 wins and 5 draws. World No. 2 Alireza Firouzja failed to reach an agreement with the organizers for compensation for an incident in 2021, and as such didn't participate.[3]
Standings
[edit]84th Tata Steel Masters, 14–30 January 2022, Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, Category XX (2736)[4][5] Player Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Total SB TPR 1
Magnus Carlsen (Norway)2865 1 1 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1[b] 9½ 60.25 2904 2
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan)2767 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 1 ½ ½ 8 49 2819 3
Richárd Rapport (Hungary)2763 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 0 ½ ½ 1 1 1[b] 8 47.25 2820 4
Anish Giri (Netherlands)2772 0 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1[a] 7½ 44.5 2791 5
Sergey Karjakin (Russia)2743 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 0 ½ ½ 1 0 1 ½ ½ 7 45.25 2764 6
Jorden van Foreest (Netherlands)2702 ½ 0 0 1 0 0 ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 ½ 7 41.75 2767 7
Andrey Esipenko (Russia)2714 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ 6½ 42.75 2739 8
Fabiano Caruana (United States)2792 0 ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 6½ 37.75 2733 9
Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Poland)2760 ½ 0 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 6 39.25 2708 10
Vidit Gujrathi (India)2727 ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 0 ½ ½ ½ 1 0 1 1 6 35.5 2709 11
Sam Shankland (United States)2708 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 0 ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ 5½ 36 2686 12
R Praggnanandhaa (India)2612 0 0 0 ½ 0 0 1 0 ½ 1 ½ 1 1[b] 5½ 30 2691 13
Nils Grandelius (Sweden)2672 ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 ½ 0 ½ 0 1 4½ 28.5 2627 14
Daniil Dubov (Russia)2720 0[b] ½ 0[b] 0[a] ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ 0[b] 0 3½ 23.25 2560
2022 Tata Steel Challengers, 14–30 January 2022, Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, Category XIII (2559)[6][7] Player Rating 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Total SB TPR 1
GM Arjun Erigaisi (India)2632 ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 10½ 63 2804 2
GM Thai Dai Van Nguyen (Czech Republic)2613 ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 1 8½ 51.5 2667 3
GM Jonas Buhl Bjerre (Denmark)2586 0 0 1 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 8½ 50 2669 4
GM Rinat Jumabayev (Kazakhstan)2631 ½ ½ 0 0 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 1 ½ ½ 7½ 45.25 2610 5
GM Erwin l'Ami (Netherlands)2622 ½ ½ 0 1 0 ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 7½ 44.75 2611 6
GM Lucas van Foreest (Netherlands)2539 ½ ½ ½ 0 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 0 1 ½ ½ 7 44.75 2589 7
IM Volodar Murzin (Russia)2519 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ 1 7 39.25 2591 8
GM Max Warmerdam (Netherlands)2607 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ 1 ½ 1 6½ 38.25 2558 9
GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly (India)2627 0 ½ 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 1 6 31.5 2530 10
GM Daniel Dardha (Belgium)2532 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 0 1 ½ 0 1 ½ 1 5½ 31.75 2510 11
GM Marc'Andria Maurizzi (France)2502 0 0 0 ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 0 1 0 ½ 0 4½ 28.75 2456 12
IM Polina Shuvalova (Russia)2516 ½ ½ ½ 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 1 ½ 1 4½ 26.75 2455 13
IM Roven Vogel (Germany)2452 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ 0 4 25 2429 14
WGM Zhu Jiner (China)2478 0 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3½ 20 2395
Masters results by round
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Numbers in parentheses indicate players' scores prior to the round.
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Notes
[edit]a Dubov forfeited his match in Round 7 against Anish Giri due to COVID-19 contamination in his inner circle and his refusal to wear a mask.[10][11] He was allowed to play again without a mask after several tests including a PCR returned negative.[12]
b Dubov tested positive for COVID-19 prior to Round 11, hence he was forced to forfeit his games against Rapport, Praggnanandhaa, and Carlsen respectively.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tata Steel Chess embroiled in controversy after infamous bank robber invited as guest". The Free Press Journal. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ^ "Tata Steel Chess 2022 FAQ". Tata Steel Chess. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Firouzja misses Wijk after compensation demand denied". chess24.com. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Staff writer(s) (23 December 2021). "Participants of Tata Steel Masters 2022". Tata Steel Chess.
- ^ "Standings - Tata Steel Chess Tournament". Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ Staff writer(s) (13 December 2021). "Results of Tata Steel Challengers 2022". Tata Steel Chess.
- ^ "Standings Challengers". Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 Masters Schedule". tatasteelchess.com.
- ^ "84th Tata Steel Tournament". chessgames.com.
- ^ "Dubov not playing at Tata Steel Chess Tournament today".
- ^ Tata Steel Chess [@tatasteelchess] (22 January 2022). "♟💙| The official statement regarding the absence of Daniil Dubov in round 7 of the #TataSteelChess Tournament https://t.co/1BYKIyN8qm" (Tweet). Retrieved 22 January 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Dubov playing again at Tata Steel Chess Tournament today". Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Dubov leaves Tata Steel Chess Tournament". Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
- ^ "Dubov tested positive for covid, leaves the 2022 Tata Steel Chess Tournament". World Chess. Archived from the original on 28 January 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
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Dates and Location
The 84th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament was held from January 14 to 30, 2022, in the coastal village of Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, continuing its longstanding tradition as a premier January event in the international chess calendar.[4][5] The tournament commenced with an opening ceremony on January 14, followed by the first round of competitive games on January 15, and concluded with the final round on January 30.[1] The event spanned two weeks and consisted of 13 rounds in a round-robin format for both the Masters and Challengers sections, with daily rounds typically starting at 14:00 CET except for the shorter final round at 12:00 CET.[1] To accommodate player recovery, rest days were programmed on January 19, 24, and 27.[1] The games took place at the Dorpshuis De Moriaan community hall in Wijk aan Zee, a venue central to the village's cultural life.[6] In response to ongoing COVID-19 regulations, the tournament operated without live spectators, prioritizing health and safety measures while maintaining its elite over-the-board competition.[7]Format and Rules
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 featured two primary competitive sections: the Masters and the Challengers, both structured as 14-player single round-robin events. In the Masters, elite grandmasters competed against one another, each playing every opponent once over 13 rounds to determine the champion among the world's top players. The Challengers section followed the same format but focused on up-and-coming talents, with the winner earning qualification for the following year's Masters tournament.[1][5][8] Games in both sections adhered to a classical time control of 100 minutes for the first 40 moves, 50 minutes for the subsequent 20 moves, and 15 minutes to complete the game thereafter, accompanied by a 30-second increment per move starting from move 1. This setup promoted prolonged strategic play, particularly in the opening and middlegame phases, while the increment ensured fairness in time management during endgames.[8][9] Tiebreak criteria for final standings rankings prioritized the Sonnenborn–Berger score, which weights opponents' results to reflect the strength of schedule, followed by the total number of wins, and then direct head-to-head encounters among tied players. For ties specifically at the top of the Masters standings, a novel play-off system was introduced, involving all tied contenders in a series of blitz games under a 3-minute time control with a 2-second increment per move; if necessary, this escalated to armageddon games with asymmetric time (2.5 minutes for White, 3 minutes for Black, and a 2-second increment). Prize money for tied first-place players was shared equally regardless of play-off outcome. The Challengers section used similar tiebreak procedures, though without a dedicated play-off for the winner.[10][11][12] In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers enforced health protocols including mandatory PCR testing for symptomatic players and close contacts, mask requirements during play when advised, and a complete ban on spectators to minimize transmission risks. Players testing positive, such as GM Daniil Dubov after round 11, were required to withdraw and forfeit remaining games, with no hybrid remote participation implemented despite the challenges posed by the virus.[13][14][15]Participants
Masters Section
The Masters section of the 2022 Tata Steel Chess Tournament featured 14 elite grandmasters competing in a round-robin format, selected through a combination of high FIDE ratings, prior tournament achievements, and organizer invitations to ensure a balanced field of top global talent and local representation.[7][5] The average rating of the participants was approximately 2740, highlighting the section's status as one of the strongest annual invitations in classical chess.[16] The players and their qualifications included the defending champion from 2021, top-ranked players from the January 2022 FIDE classical rating list, and wildcards emphasizing emerging talents and regional balance. Jorden van Foreest qualified as the previous year's winner, while Anish Giri represented the host nation as a perennial top Dutch player. The remainder were primarily chosen based on their world rankings and recent form, with invitations extended to ensure a mix of established stars and rising prospects.[7][5]| Player | Federation | FIDE Rating (Jan 2022) | World Rank | Qualification Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus Carlsen | NOR | 2865 | 1 | World Champion and multiple prior winner |
| Fabiano Caruana | USA | 2792 | 4 | Top rating qualifier |
| Anish Giri | NED | 2772 | 7 | Host nation representative and top rating |
| Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | AZE | 2767 | 9 | Top rating qualifier |
| Richard Rapport | HUN | 2763 | 11 | Top rating qualifier |
| Jan-Krzysztof Duda | POL | 2760 | 13 | Top rating qualifier |
| Sergey Karjakin | RUS | 2743 | 18 | Top rating qualifier |
| Vidit Gujrathi | IND | 2720 | 24 | Top rating qualifier and Indian representative |
| Daniil Dubov | RUS | 2714 | 27 | Top rating qualifier |
| Andrey Esipenko | RUS | 2714 | 26 | Emerging talent wildcard |
| Sam Shankland | USA | 2708 | 29 | Top rating qualifier |
| Jorden van Foreest | NED | 2702 | 35 | Defending champion (2021 winner) |
| Nils Grandelius | SWE | 2672 | 67 | Wildcard for European representation |
| R Praggnanandhaa | IND | 2612 | 195 | Young talent wildcard |
Challengers Section
The Challengers section of the 2022 Tata Steel Chess Tournament showcased 14 emerging grandmasters and masters, blending experienced players with rising young talents to provide a platform for those on the cusp of elite-level competition.[17] The group emphasized diversity, including multiple Indian representatives, European juniors, and two of the world's top-ranked female players, Polina Shuvalova and Zhu Jiner.[17] Participants were selected through a mix of qualification paths, such as standout results in major events and invitational wild cards to promote global representation and youth development.[17] Key emerging talents included 18-year-old Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi, a rapidly ascending player known for his aggressive style, and 14-year-old French GM Marc'Andria Maurizzi, one of the youngest grandmasters in history at the time.[17] Danish prodigy Jonas Buhl Bjerre, aged 17, represented the next generation of Scandinavian chess, while Belgian GM Daniel Dardha, 19, brought fresh energy from recent European junior successes.[17] More established figures like Indian GM Surya Ganguly, a former national champion, and Dutch GM Erwin l'Ami added depth, mentoring the younger cohort through their positional expertise.[17] The full list of participants, with FIDE standard ratings as of January 2022, is as follows:| Player | Country | FIDE Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rinat Jumabayev | KAZ | 2631 |
| Arjun Erigaisi | IND | 2632 |
| Surya Ganguly | IND | 2627 |
| Erwin l'Ami | NED | 2622 |
| Thai Dai Van Nguyen | CZE | 2613 |
| Max Warmerdam | NED | 2607 |
| Jonas Buhl Bjerre | DEN | 2586 |
| Daniel Dardha | BEL | 2532 |
| Lucas van Foreest | NED | 2539 |
| Volodar Murzin | RUS | 2519 |
| Polina Shuvalova | RUS | 2516 |
| Marc'Andria Maurizzi | FRA | 2502 |
| Zhu Jiner | CHN | 2478 |
| Roven Vogel | GER | 2452 |
Tournament Progress
Early Rounds
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 Masters section began with a mix of decisive results and solid defenses on January 15 in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. In Round 1, world champion Magnus Carlsen drew quickly against Andrey Esipenko after 21 moves in a Queen's Gambit Declined, maintaining his unbeaten record against the young Russian. Jan-Krzysztof Duda secured a victory over Richard Rapport in a tense Ruy Lopez, capitalizing on a tactical error in the middlegame, while Vidit Gujrathi defeated Sam Shankland in a Queen's Gambit Declined, grinding down a small advantage in a long endgame. Jorden van Foreest also won against Nils Grandelius in a sharp Benoni, giving the early leaders a boost with white pieces.[18][19] The opening rounds established a cautious tone in the Masters group, characterized by a slow start and a high incidence of draws among top players, reflecting the competitive balance and preparation depth. Esipenko emerged as an early surprise by defeating Sergey Karjakin in Round 3, a significant upset in a Russian derby where Karjakin blundered a piece on move 31 in a seemingly equal endgame, boosting Esipenko's confidence after his draw with Carlsen. Carlsen continued his steady play, drawing with Duda in Round 3 after a theoretical Ruy Lopez that ended in a rook endgame with no winning chances. These results highlighted emerging trends, such as underdogs capitalizing on errors from favorites, while veterans like Carlsen prioritized solidity. In the first three rounds, the Masters section saw approximately 60% of games end in draws, underscoring the tournament's high-level equilibrium and aversion to risks early on.[20] In the Challengers section, Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi made a strong impression from the outset, gaining points steadily from the start with a draw against Lucas van Foreest in Round 1 and a win over Max Warmerdam in Round 2, which propelled him to an early lead with aggressive opening choices like the King's Indian Defense. By Round 6, Erigaisi's consistent scoring—reaching 5.5/6—demonstrated his dominance and set the stage for his eventual qualification to the Masters in future events. This early momentum in the Challengers contrasted with the Masters' draw-heavy start, injecting excitement into the tournament's undercard.[21]Late Rounds and Climax
As the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 progressed into its late rounds (7 through 13), the competition intensified, with players vying for crucial points amid shifting standings. Following a rest day after round 6, which allowed for recovery and strategic preparation, the field exhibited more aggressive play starting in round 7, as evidenced by Magnus Carlsen's victory over R Praggnanandhaa to claim the sole lead. This renewed vigor contributed to a series of decisive results that shaped the tournament's outcome, avoiding the need for tiebreakers in both sections due to clear victors.[14] Round 12 marked a pivotal turning point in the Masters section, where Carlsen, playing with the black pieces, defeated Fabiano Caruana in a sharp encounter. Caruana's 26.f3 move permitted an exchange sacrifice by Carlsen, leading to a winning endgame and securing Carlsen's eighth tournament title with a round to spare, as he reached 8.5/12 points, a full point ahead of pursuers Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Richard Rapport. This victory eliminated any realistic challenge to Carlsen's lead, highlighting his dominance in critical moments.[22] In the final round 13, the Masters concluded without further drama for the leader, as Carlsen was paired against Daniil Dubov, who had withdrawn from the tournament after round 10 due to a positive COVID-19 test. Dubov's absence resulted in a forfeit win for Carlsen, bringing his total to 9.5/13 and confirming his outright victory. Meanwhile, in the Challengers section, Arjun Erigaisi, who had already clinched the title a round earlier with a draw against Thai Dai Van Nguyen in round 12 (reaching 9.5/12), sealed his dominant performance with a win over Marc'Andria Maurizzi in round 13, finishing at 10.5/13—two points clear of the field and earning promotion to the 2023 Masters. The late rounds overall trended toward greater decisiveness, with multiple wins per round underscoring the high stakes and preventing playoff scenarios.[23][24]Results
Masters Standings
The Masters section of the 2022 Tata Steel Chess Tournament concluded with Magnus Carlsen emerging as the clear winner, securing his record eighth title in the event with a score of 9.5 out of 13. Carlsen achieved this result through 6 wins and 7 draws, without a single loss in his games. The final standings, determined after 13 rounds of play, are presented below, with ties resolved using the Sonneborn-Berger tiebreak system.| Rank | Player | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen | NOR | 9.5 |
| 2 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | AZE | 8.0 |
| 3 | Richard Rapport | HUN | 8.0 |
| 4 | Anish Giri | NED | 7.5 |
| 5 | Sergey Karjakin | RUS | 7.0 |
| 6 | Jorden van Foreest | NED | 7.0 |
| 7 | Andrey Esipenko | RUS | 6.5 |
| 8 | Fabiano Caruana | USA | 6.5 |
| 9 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | POL | 6.0 |
| 10 | Vidit Gujrathi | IND | 6.0 |
| 11 | Sam Shankland | USA | 5.5 |
| 12 | R Praggnanandhaa | IND | 5.5 |
| 13 | Nils Grandelius | SWE | 4.5 |
| 14 | Daniil Dubov | RUS | 3.5 |
Challengers Standings
The Challengers section of the 2022 Tata Steel Chess Tournament concluded with Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi emerging as the clear winner, securing promotion to the Masters tournament in 2023.[25][1] The final standings, based on the 13-round single round-robin format among 14 players, are as follows:| Rank | Player | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arjun Erigaisi | IND | 10.5 |
| 2 | Thai Dai Van Nguyen | CZE | 8.5 |
| 3 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | DEN | 8.5 |
| 4 | Erwin l'Ami | NED | 7.5 |
| 5 | Rinat Jumabayev | KAZ | 7.5 |
| 6 | Lucas van Foreest | NED | 7.0 |
| 7 | Volodar Murzin | RUS | 7.0 |
| 8 | Max Warmerdam | NED | 6.5 |
| 9 | Surya Shekhar Ganguly | IND | 6.0 |
| 10 | Daniel Dardha | BEL | 5.5 |
| 11 | Polina Shuvalova | RUS | 4.5 |
| 12 | Marc'Andria Maurizzi | FRA | 4.5 |
| 13 | Roven Vogel | GER | 4.0 |
| 14 | Jiner Zhu | CHN | 3.5 |
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