New Delhi, May 8 -- The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, today announced that Season 4 will be hosted in India, according to a release.

Across previous seasons, India has delivered packed arenas, electric fan zones, and a surge of digital engagement that has reshaped how chess connects with audiences.

The Global Chess League has already changed the format of the game, franchise teams, mixed-gender lineups, and rapid-fire matches. But more importantly, it has changed the experience. It has turned chess into a spectacle, into a team sport, into something fans do not just watch but feel. And there is no better stage than India.

With a new generation of grandmasters rising, global titles within reach...