The Global Chess League (GCL) is set to return for its fourth season as the highly anticipated Season 4 Player Draft is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on June 29. The league will also bring the biggest names from around the world before the chess tournament starts in Bengaluru from September 3 to 13. One of the biggest things about the upcoming season is the return of the world No Magnus Carlsenwho missed the previous edition. Another highlight is FIDE Women’s World Cup champion Divya Deshmukh, who will be making her first appearance in the money-based tournament.
When and where will the 4th edition of the Global Chess League take place?
The Global Chess League Season 4 Player Draft will be held in Mumbai on June 29, while the main tournament will be held in Bengaluru from September 3 to September 13. The season will conclude with the final election on September 13.
How does the Global Chess League Draft work?
The six participating franchises will assemble teams of six players through the draft. Each team must select players from four categories:
- One Icon player
- Two Superstar Men
- Two Superstar Women
- One Prodigy
The league follows a fast format of six boards, where each team has similar requirements, creating a fair and competitive team.
Which Players Are Available In The Season 4 Draft?
The Season 4 player pool features 36 Grandmasters from around the world, including World Champions, World Cup Champions, Olympiad Medalists and emerging players.Some of the major names found in the literature include:
- Magnus Carlsen
- Viswanathan Anand
- Javokhir Sindarov
- To Conner Humpy
- Alexandra Kosteniuk
- Ian Nepomniachtchi
- Levon Aronian
- Volodar Murzin
- Leon Luke Mendonca
- Divya Deshmukh
Which Teams Will Participate In Global Chess League Season 4?
The six franchises competing in Season 4 are:
- upGrad Mumba Masters
- Fyers American Gambits
- Ganges Grandmasters
- Triveni Continental Kings
- PBG Alaskan Knights
- Alpine SG Pipers
SG Pipers clinched the GCL season 3 title (GCL Photo)
The defending champions, Alpine SG Pipers, are back after winning the previous edition with a successful final.Since its inception, the Global Chess League has established a type of mixed franchise for elite chess.With Magnus Carlsen returning, Divya Deshmukh making her debut and several world-class players in attendance, the Season 4 Player Draft in Mumbai promises to set the stage for an exciting edition of the Global Chess League.