How Netherlands’ pre-WW II tourney inspired India's only Super Rapid & Blitz event

Kolkata has become a vibrant hub for world chess, hosting an elite rapid and blitz tournament with roots tracing back to a Dutch steel company's initiative in 1938. This annual spectacle, now in its seventh edition, showcases top international and Indian talent, fostering a strong sporting culture and engaging a passionate audience.

How Netherlands’ pre-WW II tourney inspired India's only Super Rapid & Blitz event
Kolkata has become a vibrant hub for world chess, hosting an elite rapid and blitz tournament with roots tracing back to a Dutch steel company's initiative in 1938. This annual spectacle, now in its seventh edition, showcases top international and Indian talent, fostering a strong sporting culture and engaging a passionate audience.