The Tata Steel Chess India at the National Library of India

The National Library of India
Kolkata, India

2019 Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz

Turning a Library into an Arena

The National Library of India

Originally known as the Calcutta Public Library, The National Library of India was established in 1836 and became the first public library in its region of India. With a focus on modernization and bringing unique exhibitions to its halls, the Library was a natural fit to host the tournament and draw excitement to Chess within the country.

Events & Games Schedule

Rapid
Blitz
Date Time (EET) Event
November 22
14:00
15:30
17:00
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
November 23
14:00
15:30
17:00
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
November 24
14:00
15:30
17:00
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
November 25
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
18:00
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
November 26
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
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