KOLKATA: The 2019 Tata Steel Chess India Rapid & Blitz will become the first GCT (Grand Chess Tour) event ever to be held in Asia when the event commences in the City of Joy on November 22.
GCT is a circuit of chess tournaments where players compete for multiple prize pools. Major GCT tournaments include Norway Chess, the Sinquefield Cup, and the London Chess Classic.
The tournament is sponsored by Tata Steel India and organised by Gameplan Sports Pvt. Ltd and was an instant hit when it was run as an independent event in 2018.