Tata Steel Masters 2026 opening round delayed due to environmental protest with coal dump at Wijk aan Zee venue

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Activists from Extinction Rebellion, a global movement focused on climate change and environmental issues, staged the demonstration to protest against Tata Steel's environmental impact.

Aachal Maniyar

Published17 Jan 2026, 10:14 PM IST

Tata Steel Masters 2026 opening round delayed

The prestigious Tata Steel Masters 2026 chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, faced an unexpected disruption on its opening day when environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion blocked the venue entrance by dumping over 2,000 kilograms of coal.

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