Like previous editions, the tournament will have Open and Women categories in the same format. The rapid and blitz & will have equal prize money for both categories.

Five-time world champion Carlsen began his day with a win over Indian grandmaster S.L. Narayanan. He concluded with a victory over Arjun Erigaisi, who is the second-highest ranked player in this year’

For the Norwegian, six wins out of nine games culminated into a two-point lead over runner-up R Praggnanandhaa

Magnus Carlsen delivered a flawless performance on the final day to secure the title. India’s R. Praggnanandhaa and Wesley So finished tied on 5.5 points, but Praggnanandhaa's superior tie-break score earned him the first runner-up position,

Magnus Carlsen showed his magic on Thursday to secure victories against S L Narayanan, Wesley So and Arjun Erigaisi to claim sole lead in the ongoing Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament in Kolkata on Thursday.

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway delivered a flawless performance on the final day to clinch the title in the Open section, while India’s R Praggnanandhaa finished runner-up at the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid Tournament on Friday.