Overview
- Sarin finished on 6.5/9, securing the Open Rapid title with a final‑round draw against Viswanathan Anand, who placed second on 6 points.
- Arjun Erigaisi completed the Open podium on 5 points, as Sarin claimed his second Tata Steel Chess India Rapid title and the $10,000 first prize.
- Kateryna Lagno went undefeated to win the Women’s Rapid with 6.5/9, clinching the title with a round to spare and finishing 1.5 points clear of the field.
- The event has moved into the Blitz stage, where early results show Wesley So leading after Day 1 ahead of Erigaisi, with Sarin in third.
- A debated finish in So vs. R. Praggnanandhaa from the Rapid drew scrutiny over time and promotion procedure, with So stating he personally proposed the draw.