New Delhi, May 8 -- The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Friday announced that Season 4 will be hosted in India, a country where the game's popularity is rising at a fast pace.
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. What was once quiet and individual is now fast, immersive, and shared by millions.
The Global Chess League has already changed the format of the game, franchise teams, mixed-gender lineups, 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...