In January, he won the Challenger Group at the Tata Steel Chess Tournament with a score of 10½/13 (+8-0=5) and a rating performance of 2804, ahead of David Navara and without any defeat.
Pada Januari, dia memenangkan Grup Penantang pada Turnamen Catur Tata Steel dengan skor 10½/13 (+8-0=5) dan peringkat performa 2804, di depan David Navara dan tanpa kekalahan.