Global Chess League Season 3 Kicks Off in Mumbai with Unveiling of Championship Trophy
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The Global Chess League (GCL) has kicked off its third season in style, unveiling the championship trophy in a grand ceremony in Mumbai's Royal Opera House. The league, a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and International Chess Federation (FIDE), promises to be the most exciting edition yet, featuring the world's top chess players and a new format that will put their skills to the test. Key highlights of the season include the introduction of a two-second increment after the 40th move, which is expected to add more excitement to the game. The league will also feature a double round-robin format, with each team playing 10 group-stage matches before the Third-Place Playoff and the Grand Finale on December 23. The reigning two-time champions, Triveni Continental Kings, are looking to make history by winning an unprecedented hat-trick. They will face stiff competition from other top teams, including Alpine SG Pipers, PBG Alaskan Knights, and upGrad Mumba Masters. The league has attracted some of the world's best chess players, including Alireza Firouzja, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Hou Yifan. Indian chess players, including Viswanathan Anand, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vidit Gujrathi, will also be part of the action. The league has also introduced new features, including real-time commentary, AI-powered evaluation bars, and dynamic visual breakdowns, designed to create the world's most immersive live chess environment. Fans in India can catch every moment of the league on the JioStar network, while spectators in Mumbai can witness the action in person with tickets available exclusively on District. To stay up-to-date with all the latest league updates, fans can download the official GCL app from their respective app stores. The first match of the season, a blockbuster opening tie between Triveni Continental Kings and Alpine SG Pipers, will take place tomorrow, marking the beginning of what promises to be a landmark edition of the world's first and only franchise-based chess league.
