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GCL Season 4 trophy unveiled ahead of Bengaluru opener. Photo credit: GCL Image Source: IANS

GCL Season 4 Trophy Unveiled Ahead Of Bengaluru Opener

By IANS News September 04, 2026 • 19:38 PM View: 10

Tech Mahindra Global Chess League: The fourth edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) promises to be a scintillating affair as World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen returns after a year's hiatus to strengthen defending champions Alpine APL Pipers, while two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings retain their core group with an eye on a third title in four years.

The Global Chess League (GCL) has emerged as one of the most coveted team competitions in the world chess calendar and will be hosted in India for the second consecutive year.

Season 4 has attracted some of the world's best players for the nine-day competition, which will see six teams face off in a double round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the Grand Finale on September 13, 2026.