The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is one of the most important events in the chess calendar. The tournament brings together the world’s leading chess players and the most passionate amateurs with its grandmaster groups and amateur events. The 77th edition will be played from 10-25 January at 3 locations in the Netherlands, not only the traditional small coastal town of Wijk aan Zee, but also single rounds in Rotterdam and The Hague. The Masters is a 14-player round-robin format.
All rounds in Wijk aan Zee begin at 13.30 CET (7:30 AM EST), except for the last round on January 25th, which begins at 12.00 Noon (6:00 AM EST). Players receive 100 minutes for 40 moves, followed by 50 minutes for the next 20 moves, then 15 minutes for the remaining moves with a 30 seconds bonus for each move starting from move one.
Nuotrauka: http://www.tatasteelchess.com/tournament/gallery/year/2015/gallery/r4-
