JANUARY 7 – 11, 2026 | KOLKATA
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Wesley So, Yip Win Maiden Blitz Titles
Article by Anthony Levin on chess.com Both day-one leaders built on their momentum to earn maiden titles on day two. GM Wesley So won 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz, his first time winning the title after six attempts. He finished in sole first with 12/18, while GMs Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi tied in second-third, a full point behind. Debutant IM Carissa
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Blitz day 1: Wesley So Leads With Remarkable Comeback, Yip Leads Women’s
Article by Anthony Levin on chess.com GM Wesley So leads at the halfway point of 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz with seven points out of nine games. After…
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Rapid day 3: Nihal, Lagno Win 2026 Rapid Titles In Kolkata
Article by Anthony Levin on chess.com GM Nihal Sarin won the 2026 Tata Steel Chess India Open Rapid tournament with 6.5 points out of nine games on Friday. It’s his…
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Rapid day 2: Anand Bounces Back, Leads With Nihal; Lagno Takes Over In Women’s
Article by Anthony Levin on chess.com GMs Viswanathan Anand and Nihal Sarin ended day two of 2026 Tata Steel Chess India in the shared lead with 4.5 points out of six games.…
SCHEDULE
January 7 – 11, 2026
Rapid, 3 rounds a day on January 7 – 9
Blitz, 9 rounds a day on January 10-11
First game of the day starting at 15:00
VISITING / LIVE COVERAGE
The tournament is open to spectators.
Tickets will not be sold; passes will be available at the venue on first-come-first-serve basis on the days of the tournament.
Live commentary on Chess24 Youtube and Twitch
PLAYING VENUE
Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium
1, Thackeray Rd, Kolkata
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