THE GLOBAL CHESS LEAGUE (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, has announced that Season 4 will be held in Bengaluru, beginning September 3.
The GCL features franchise teams, mixed-gender lineups, and rapid-fire matches, positioning chess as a team sport.
Per an official release, Season 4 will feature the world’s leading players competing in a team-based format that “blends elite competition with high-intensity storytelling”.
Tech Mahindra Global Chess League commissioner Gourav Rakshit said: “The Global Chess League was created to transform chess into a truly global spectator sport. Bringing Season 4 to Bengaluru feels like a defining moment, not just for the league but for the evolution of the game itself. This is where the next chapter begins.”
FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich noted, “We are delighted to bring Season 4 of the Global Chess League to Bengaluru. India continues to be at the forefront of the global chess movement, and Bengaluru provides the perfect setting to build on this momentum. We look forward to an exciting season that brings the world’s best players together and further deepens engagement with fans across the country and beyond.”
