The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL), the first franchise-based chess league globally, has announced Chess.com, the world’s leading online chess platform, as its official platform partner for the upcoming season.
This multi-year partnership promises to propel chess viewership to new heights, bringing the thrill of competitive chess to a wider audience.
Commenting on the partnership Peeyush Dubey, Chairperson, Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, said, “We are delighted to have Chess.com as the official platform partner for the Global Chess League. Millions of chess players worldwide are active on Chess.com, using it not only to compete with others, but also to enhance their skills and knowledge of the game. This partnership will help us further expand the league’s reach globally and enhance fan engagement.”
Danny Rensch, Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com, added, “The Global Chess League’s first season was an incredible success, demonstrating the potential of team-based chess, something we’ve always believed in. Chess has been around for over a thousand years, and it’s amazing to see fresh and exciting innovations like the Global Chess League. We’re excited about this partnership because it’s all about growing the game and making chess more accessible to fans around the world.”
The GCL has been instrumental in reigniting passion for the game. The upcoming second season, held in London from October 3 to 12, will see this exciting format streamed live on Chess.com.
The Global Chess League is a unique competition featuring players worldwide competing in a joint-team format. This venture between Tech Mahindra, a part of the Mahindra Group, and FIDE, the international chess federation, features male and female chess champions competing on the same team.
Chess.com is the world’s largest chess site with a community of more than 150 million members worldwide playing more than 10 million games every day. Chess.com organizes and broadcasts the world’s biggest chess events featuring multi-million-dollar prize funds, captivating millions of viewers. The platform boasts the legendary Viswanathan Anand, a five-time World Chess Champion, as its brand ambassador.
