The Global Chess League 2026 kicks off today in vibrant Bengaluru, India, with six fierce teams vying for the championship glory. This exhilarating event will showcase iconic players like Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, alongside emerging male and female chess prodigies. The matches are set to unfold from September 5th to September 13th, promising thrilling competition and strategic battles.

Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh and other global stars set to headline GCL Season 4.

The league, which is in its fourth season will run from September 5-13, will have six teams competing in a double round robin format