IM Sagar Shah of Chessbase India released a venue tour of the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 in Warsaw. WGM Keti Tsalashvili and IM Shah walking showing the venue through the playing hall, spectator areas, and player facilities.

The venue includes a player lounges with snacks and hot food, dedicated interview rooms, and a media room. The “Red Corridor” lets fans see players up close and fans specifically waited in line for autographs from Hans Niemann and Gukesh. Spectators could participated in a Kahoot quiz in Polish in between games.

The Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 takes place at the POLIN Museum in Warsaw May 5-10. GM Hans Moke Niemann leads after Rapid section, ahead of GM Wesley So and GM Gukesh Dommaraju. The blitz portion begins May 8 at 3:00 PM UTC, with 5+2 time control.

Photo: ChessBase India YouTube channel