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Couchbase and Global Chess League Complete Season 4 Partnership
The Global Chess League held its fourth season in Bengaluru from September 5 to 13, 2026.
Couchbase sponsored the event.
Six teams competed, each with men, women and a young prodigy player.
All six players on a team played at the same time.
Every game counted equally toward the team’s score.
The Ganges Grandmasters won the season.
The league and Couchbase said they may explore ways to use technology to improve fan experiences.
Couchbase will also partner with the league again for Season 5.
Couchbase sponsored Season 4 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Bengaluru from September 5 to 13, 2026.
The season featured six global franchises and a mixed-team format combining elite men, women and prodigy players.
Each team had six players, and every game counted equally toward the team result.
The Ganges Grandmasters won the championship.
Couchbase will continue its partnership with the league for Season 5, with possible technology collaborations under discussion.
- Who
- The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League and Couchbase, with six franchises of elite men, women and prodigy players.
- What
- Season 4 concluded with the Ganges Grandmasters as champions, and Couchbase confirmed it will partner with the league again in Season 5.
- Where
- Bengaluru, India.
- When
- September 5–13, 2026.
- Why
- Couchbase sponsored the season as both organizations see potential alignment in using technology, data and AI to create engaging fan experiences.
Key facts
- Season
- Season 4
- Dates
- September 5–13, 2026
- Host city
- Bengaluru, India
- Franchises
- Six
- Team lineup
- One Icon player, two Superstar Men, two Superstar Women and one Prodigy per franchise
- Format
- Six boards played simultaneously; every game counted equally toward the team result
- Season 4 champion
- Ganges Grandmasters
- Next season
- Couchbase will continue its partnership in Season 5
Quotes
Peeyush Dubey
Chairperson of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League
“Season 4 was an important milestone for the Global Chess League. Bringing the league to Bengaluru, one of the world’s leading technology hubs, made it particularly fitting to welcome Couchbase as a partner. Over nine days, we saw packed stands, world-class chess and tremendous enthusiasm from fans. Our ambition is to continue making chess more accessible, engaging and spectator-friendly, and technology will play an important role in that journey. We look forward to building on our association עם”
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