The runner-up in the Fide World Cup 2023 R Praggnanandhaa is going to be the key attraction at the fifth edition of Tata Steel Chess India (TSCI) scheduled to be held from 31st August to 9th September at National Library, Kolkata. 

The women’s fray, too, showcases the best in the game with current World Champion Wenjun Ju making her TSCI debut. Like last year, the tournament will have both Open and Women Category with same format – rapid and blitz.

Top International Grandmasters, top Indian men and women Grandmasters, young Indian talents and Viswanathan Anand as the ambassador of the tournament will enrich this year’s competition. The four Indians stars who qualified for the Quarter Finals at the FIDE World Cup in Baku – namely Gukesh D, Vidit Gujrathi, R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi will all be in Kolkata to compete at the Tata Steel Chess India.

The prize fund for both the open and women’s category will be equal, which is $41,500.

Viswanathan Anand, Ambassador of Tata Steel Chess India on the occasion said, “I am extremely delighted that chess is slowly but steadily becoming a global sport which is being followed widely. Tournaments like Tata Steel Chess India where our young players fight it out with International Grandmasters really help the cause of producing newer champions. This format has already shown some results, as is visible with our young brigade doing well at international tournaments – such as the ongoing World Cup in Baku. 

The Indian squad at the Asian Games for both men and women are participating at the Tata Steel Chess India, which itself is a testimony about the standard of the tournament.”