The Global Chess League completed its third season player draft at Mumbai on Friday. World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh and fellow Indian star Arjun Erigaisi both signed with PBG Alaskan Knights during the selection process. American Grandmaster Wesley Wesley created intense competition among teams before joining upGrad Mumba Masters. The league brings elite chess competition to India for the first time.
Six franchises assembled complete rosters through strategic picks and retention decisions. The tournament will take place at Mumbai's Royal Opera House from December 13 through 24. Teams will compete in a double round-robin format over twelve days of play. India serves as both the birthplace of chess and host nation for this premier franchise league.
Six franchises assembled complete rosters through strategic picks and retention decisions. The tournament will take place at Mumbai's Royal Opera House from December 13 through 24. Teams will compete in a double round-robin format over twelve days of play. India serves as both the birthplace of chess and host nation for this premier franchise league.
