Mumbai, July 21 -- On the occasion of World Chess Day on Monday, the Global Chess League (GCL) announced the return of Road2GCL, its community engagement initiative leading up to Season 4 in Bengaluru from September 3-14.

Rolling out in phases over the coming weeks, the initiative will bring together players, clubs, schools, creators and chess enthusiasts through competitions, community events and creator collaborations, extending the league experience beyond the tournament itself, according to a press release from GCL.

At the heart of the initiative is the belief that the journey to the Global Chess League should be as exciting as the tournament itself. Through a series of initiatives in the lead-up to Season 4, it aims to create meani...