What is happening in the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament

What is happening in the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament

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What is currently happening in the world of chess?

The 2026 TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament features one of the most dynamic lineups in recent years, blending world champions, rising prodigies

Headlining the event is:

GM Magnus Carlsen, Joined by GM Nodirbek Adusattorov, GM Arjun Erigaisi, and GM Jorden van Foreest, all known for their fearless attacking styles

Following with GM Nils Grandelius, GM Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, GM Andy Woodward, and GM Zhu Jiner, represent a diverse mix of experience and youth.

World number one Magnus Carlsen faces some of the world’s brightest stars in Sweden’s historic TePe Sigeman Chess tournament.

Round Robin 🐦
Classical ⌛
May 1-7 📅
Malmo, Sweden 📌

Winner Runner-up Year
Javokhir Sindarov 🥇 Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus 🥈 2025
Nodirbek Aabusattorov🥇 Arjun Erigaisi🥈 2024
Peter Svidler🥇 Abhimanyu Mishra🥈 2023
Hans Niemann🥇 Michael Adams🥈 2022
Jorden van Foreest🥇 Gawain Maroroa Jones🥈 2021
Gawain Maroroa Jones🥇 Pentala Harikrishna 🥈 2019

Round 1 Results

 

Round 2 Results

Round 3 Results

Round 4 Results

Overall Standings:

The fifth round is on Tuesday, May 5, starting at 9 a.m. ET / 15:00 CEST / 6:30 p.m. IST.

Astonishing Find from van Foreest leaving Carlsen treading down a narrow path towards survival

Anish Giri's Tweet

"It was a fascinating game, and I think he also thought so—that's why we discussed a lot.

—Jorden van Foreest

Now who is your bet for the winner in the comments? 

-Thank You

-Hymdigital