JANUARY 7 – 11, 2026 | KOLKATA
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Rapid day 1: Anand, Niemann Lead Open; Yip Leads Women’s
Article by Anthony Levin for chess.com GMs Viswanathan Anand and Hans Niemann lead 2026 Tata Steel Chess India with 2.5 points out of the first three games. Anand scored wins against GMs Wesley So and Aravindh Chithambaram, while Niemann scored his against 2024 Rapid World Champion Volodar Murzin and Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu. There’s just one leader in the Women’s 2026 Tata Steel Chess India, IM Carissa Yip, who also scored
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Players announced for the 7th Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz
We are delighted to announce the dates for the seventh edition of Tata Steel Chess India Rapid and Blitz tournament! Witness the best players in the…
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Carlsen Beats Arjun To Win Double Gold; Lagno Takes Women’s Blitz
Report by Colin McGourty for chess.com GM Magnus Carlsen has added the 2024 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz title to his Rapid crown after beating GM Arjun Erigaisi in the penultimate round.…
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Carlsen Crosses 2900 But Arjun, Praggnanandhaa Hit Back
Report by Colin McGourty for chess.com When GM Magnus Carlsen began with 5.5/6, crossed 2900, and took the sole lead in the 2024 Tata Steel Chess India Open Blitz, it…
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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