Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_57 ( started_round VARCHAR, last_match VARCHAR )

### Question ###
What was the started round for the competition that had the last match on January 16, 2008?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT started_round FROM table_name_57 WHERE last_match = "january 16, 2008"