The multi-year partnership will provide fans with new and innovative ways to experience the Global Chess League
London, 22nd July 2024: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, has announced Chess.com as its Official Platform Partner. The multi-year partnership with the world’s largest online chess platform aims to enhance the rising popularity of chess, enabling players and fans to interact and experience action from the Global Chess League. This strategic partnership will allow millions of players and fans follow the second season of the League on Chess.com. The tournament is scheduled in London from October 3-12.
As part of this partnership, Chess.com will enhance the fan experience of the Global Chess League by providing comprehensive coverage through its website, apps, and social media platforms. Chess.com will also serve as the platform partner for a series of fan, school, and university tournaments that replicate the unique and innovative format of the league.
Peeyush Dubey, Chairperson, Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, said, “We are delighted to have Chess.com as the official platform partner for the Global Chess League. Millions of chess players worldwide are active on Chess.com, using it not only to compete with others, but also to enhance their skills and knowledge of the game. This partnership will help us further expand the league’s reach globally and enhance fan engagement.” Additionally, the Global Chess League and Chess.com will explore synergies to popularize chess as a spectator sport.
Danny Rensch, Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com, said, “The Global Chess League’s first season was an incredible success, demonstrating the potential of team-based chess, something we’ve always believed in. Chess has been around for over a thousand years, and it’s amazing to see fresh and exciting innovations like the Global Chess League. We’re excited about this partnership because it’s all about growing the game and making chess more accessible to fans around the world.”
At the Global Chess League, players compete in a one-of-a-kind joint team format consisting of six players – one Icon player, two superstar male players, two superstar female players, and one prodigy player in each team. In the tournament, each team will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match being decided in a best-of-six board scoring system.
About Tech Mahindra Global Chess League
The Global Chess League is the world’s first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players from all over the world competing in a unique joint team format. It is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra, a part of the Mahindra Group, and FIDE. The league will feature male and female chess champions competing in the same team. Playing on the popular rapid format, the league’s joint male-female teams will have the rare distinction of being a unique multiplayer team in the world of professional sports. In addition, the league is a one-of-its-kind live televised chess event offering fans a unique viewing experience. Tech Mahindra and FIDE will explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. For more information on Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, please visit: https://globalchessleague.com/
Image attached – Erik Allebest, CEO, Chess.com (Left) and Danny Rensch, Chief Chess Officer, Chess.com (Right) with Peeyush Dubey, Chairperson, Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (Center) meeting at the HQ of Chess.com Salt Lake City, UT