Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Global Chess League Season 3 Begins in Mumbai
The Global Chess League (GCL) started its third season with a big opening event in Mumbai.
The league is a joint project by Tech Mahindra and FIDE, the world chess organization.
The ceremony unveiled the championship trophy and featured top chess players from around the world.
Important people like Anand Mahindra and chess legends such as Viswanathan Anand and Alireza Firouzja were there.
The season will last 10 days, with six teams competing in a special format that includes both men and women players.
Fans can watch the games on TV or in person, with tickets sold exclusively online.
The league aims to make chess more exciting and accessible to everyone.
On the first day, Mumba Masters won against Ganges Grandmasters, and Triveni Continental Kings defeated Alpine SG Pipers.
Fabiano Caruana, who plays for Alpine SG Pipers, talked about the challenges of being a top chess player and the pressure of competing in the Candidates tournament.
Global Chess League Season 3 launched with an opening ceremony in Mumbai, unveiling the championship trophy.
Top chess players, including Alireza Firouzja, Vishwanathan Anand, and Gukesh D, attended the event.
The season features a double round-robin format with six teams competing over 10 days.
Innovations include real-time commentary, AI-powered evaluation bars, and dynamic visual breakdowns for spectators.
Fans can watch the games on the JioStar network or attend in person with tickets available on District.
- Who
- Global Chess League (GCL) organizers, chess legends, and top players
- What
- Launch of GCL Season 3 with an opening ceremony and trophy unveiling
- When
- Season 3 begins with a 10-day event
- Where
- Mumbai’s Royal Opera House
- Why
- To reimagine chess for a new generation and popularize the sport globally
- Organizers
- Tech Mahindra and FIDE
- Location
- Mumbai’s Royal Opera House
- Duration
- 10 days
- Format
- Double round-robin with 6 teams
- Broadcast
- JioStar network and GCL app
- Ticket Sales
- Exclusive on District
- Notable Players
- Alireza Firouzja, Vishwanathan Anand, Gukesh D, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Vidit Gujrathi, Volodar Murzin, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Wesley So, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Hou Yifan, Zhu Jiner, Bibisara Assaubayeva, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Harika Dronavalli
Sources
Global Chess League kicks off; championship trophy unveiled at grand opening in Mumbai
Mumba Masters, Triveni win on day one of Global Chess League
Fabiano Caruana on Gukesh: ‘You can’t say that he’s clear no. 1 in world right now… but that’s normal’
