Bengaluru, Aug. 20 -- The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative between Tech Mahindra and FIDE (Federation Internationale des Echecs or International Chess Federation), will see Bengaluru host six global franchises from September 5 to 13.

Icons, established champions, elite superstars, and the next generation of chess talent will converge on the city for another season of rapid, team-based action, with one place at the board still waiting to be claimed: the fans, according to a press release.

Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers return with Magnus Carlsen leading their title defence, while PBG Alaskan Knights bring together Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand and Arjun Erigaisi. Ganges Grandmasters pair Ian Nepomniachtchi with...