Global Chess League - World’s First and Largest Official Franchise Chess League

About The League

Global Chess League (GCL) is the world’s first and largest official franchise chess league bringing fans together to witness the game in a never-seen-before avatar. GCL is the only league in pro sports with a joint team format, featuring both men and women players in the same team, competing for the ultimate prize. The league aims to take the game to millions of fans with new and innovative formats, bringing in a new perspective to the game of chess.

FIDE and Tech Mahindra have joined hands to promote the game of chess through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-gen technologies.