Nihal Sarin won the Tata Steel Chess India rapid title, dedicating his victory to his maternal grandfather who passed away the day before the final round. Sarin, a last-minute replacement, secured the win with 6.5 points after drawing with Viswanathan Anand, who finished second. Sarin described his grandfather as his chess guru and a devoted follower of his games, even in his eighties. Kateryna Lagno won the women's section.