Tata Steel Chess India 2026 Rapid winner India's grandmaster Nihal Sarin, left, and Blitz winner USA's grandmaster Wesley So, in Kolkata, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. PTI
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Firstpost12-01-2026, 10:13

Wesley So Dominates Tata Steel Chess India Blitz; Sarin, Erigaisi Shine

  • American Grandmaster Wesley So clinched the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz title in the Open category with 12 points.
  • India's Nihal Sarin finished as runner-up with 11 points, closely followed by Arjun Erigaisi in third place, also with 11 points.
  • In the Women's section, American Carissa Yip won the trophy after a thrilling playoff against India's Vantika Agarwal.
  • Wesley So maintained his lead despite late challenges, securing the title with a safe draw against Hans Niemann.
  • Vantika Agrawal made a stunning comeback, winning her last four games to force a playoff, but Carissa Yip ultimately prevailed.

Why It Matters: Wesley So and Carissa Yip emerged champions in the Tata Steel Chess India Blitz Open and Women's sections.

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