Nestled along the Dutch coastline, Wijk aan Zee is much more than the home of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament - it's a cozy seaside town offering a perfect blend of relaxation and charm.

The village of Wijk aan Zee has been the host of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament since 1968. The town is inextricably linked to the Tata Steel Chess Tournament.

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in January in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. It was called the Hoogovens Tournament from its creation in 1938 until the sponsor Koninklijke Hoogovens merged with British Steel to form the Corus Group in 1999, after which the tournament was called the Corus Chess Tournament.

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024 was the 86th edition of the annual chess tournament held in Wijk aan Zee from 13–28 January 2024. [1]

The 86th edition of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament is taking place on January 13-28 in Wijk aan Zee. Both the Masters and the Challengers 1re 14-player single round-robin events.

Train: Take the train to Beverwijk Station, which is the closest station to Wijk aan Zee. Bus: From Beverwijk Station, you can take the bus to Dorpsduinen, Wijk aan Zee, from where it's just a short walk away. Plan your journey: Visit for up-to-date train schedules.

Chess enthusiasts will be able to enjoy themselves again from 17 January to 2 February 2025 in Wijk aan Zee in the Netherlands. The field of participants of the 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament, with no less than five players from the world\\\'s …

In het tweede weekend van het Tata Steel Chess Tournament vindt het Chess Festival plaats. Een 2-daags familie festival met activiteiten voor jong en oud en waarbij men naast het schaken kan genieten van al het moois dat Wijk aan Zee te bieden heeft!

The 87th Tata Steel Chess Tournament returns to Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, from 17 January to 2 February 2025, promising an electrifying start to the chess calendar.

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025 is the 87th edition of the annual chess tournament held in Wijk aan Zee. It is being held from 17 January to 2 February 2025.