Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi Lead Indian Charge at Tata Steel Masters

• World Champion D Gukesh aims for consistency at the Tata Steel Masters after a mixed 2025 season, facing World Cup winner Javokhir Sindarov in round one.
• The tournament features the youngest-ever field in its history, with Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Erigaisi as top Indian draws.
• R Praggnanandhaa, the defending champion and only Indian in the Candidates tournament, will face Arjun Erigaisi, the top seed and India's highest-rated player.
• Aravindh Chithambaram, maintaining a 2700 FIDE rating, is the fourth Indian participant in this challenging event.
• New time control rules, similar to the Candidates tournament, have been introduced, adding to the competitive intensity.

Why It Matters: Indian Grandmasters Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Erigaisi are set for a challenging Tata Steel Masters.