The Global Chess League is set to make its return to London for its second edition, promising a captivating 10-day spectacle from October 3-12, 2024. This unique chess league, a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, will take place at Friends House, situated in the heart of central London.
The second edition will see top chess players from across the globe converge, including reigning world champions and rising stars. They will compete in a distinctive team format that emphasizes strategy, collaboration, and high-stakes play. Building upon the success of its inaugural season, the league aims to further expand its reach with the soon-to-be-launched Global Chess League Trophy Tour.
This tournament will see players compete in a unique team format, with each team comprising six players. Each team will feature two top female chess players and a prodigy player, adding another layer of diversity and excitement to the competition. A total of 10 matches will be played in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match determined by a best-of-six board scoring system.
Arkady Dvorkovich, FIDE President, expressed his excitement about the second edition, stating, “After a fantastic response to the inaugural season, we are excited to continue our mission of expanding the reach of chess worldwide and drawing in new experiences for chess fans. Tech Mahindra’s commitment to usher in a new era in the modern chess ecosystem is commendable, and we are confident that the second edition of the league will provide the right platform and push needed to further elevate the sport.”
Peeyush Dubey, Chairperson, Global Chess League Board, echoed this sentiment, saying, “We will continue to leverage the Global Chess League’s innovative format and next-gen technologies to captivate and engage fans worldwide. The second edition is seeing unprecedented excitement from our partners and stakeholders. Together with FIDE, our vision for the league is to bring the best from the chess world.”
