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Global Chess League Season 4: Carlsen Returns, Divya Debuts As Player Draft Heads To Mumbai
The Season 4 player pool includes 36 Grandmasters from different generations, such as World Champions, World Cup winners, Olympiad medallists, and top figures from the international chess scene. Combining both returning stars and new entrants, franchises will have a broad selection to assemble balanced six-player teams across various categories.
Since its launch, the Global Chess League has transformed elite chess by introducing a franchise-based mixed-team format and a technology-driven fan experience. Hosted in India for the first time, Season 3 achieved a significant milestone, establishing new standards with AI-powered in-arena features, improved broadcast quality, and the ongoing growth of GCL Contenders, its global talent development program. The season ended with Alpine SG Pipers crowned champions following a commanding victory in the final.
