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

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