London, 27 June 2024: The Global Chess League, a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, a leading global provider of technology consulting and digital solutions to businesses across industries, is set to host its much-awaited second tournament in London. Building on the success of its first tournament, the league aims to bring together the world’s top chess players in one of the most historic cities.
A unique 10-day chess league featuring top players Friends House, Located in central London, From October 3rd to 12th, 2024. Based on feedback from fans around the world, London was chosen as the location for this season to cater to the rapidly growing fan base and enthusiasm for chess in the European region.
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Arkady Dvorkovich, President of FIDE, Said, “After the tremendous response to our inaugural season, we are excited to continue our mission of spreading chess across the world and providing new experiences to chess fans. We commend Tech Mahindra for their efforts in ushering in a new era in the modern chess ecosystem. We are confident that the second edition of the league will provide the right platform and impetus required to further elevate the sport of chess.”
Through this innovative league, FIDE and Tech Mahindra aim to revolutionise the chess fan experience through a new format and ecosystem, providing a comprehensive platform for fans to root for their favourite teams and stars, similar to major global sports leagues. The second edition will see top players from around the world, including current world champions and emerging stars, compete in a unique team format that emphasises strategy, collaboration and high stakes play.
Mohit Joshi, CEO and Managing Director, Tech MahindraSaid, “Chess and business share key values, including planning, speed, strategy and risk management. The adoption of technology creates exciting new opportunities and transforms both sectors. The second edition of the Global Chess League tournament will create a unique platform for the global growth of chess.”
The league aims to build on the success of its inaugural season and further expand its viewership base through live broadcasts, interactive fan experiences and upcoming community engagement activities. Global Chess League Trophy Tour. In this tournament, players will compete in a unique mixed team format of six players, with each team including two top female chess players and one prodigy. Each team will play a total of ten matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match determined by a best-of-six board scoring system.
Piyush Dubey, Chairman Global Chess League BoardSaid, “We will leverage the Global Chess League’s innovative format and next-generation technology to continue to captivate and engage fans around the world. We are seeing unprecedented excitement from our partners and stakeholders for our second tournament. Together with FIDE, our vision for the league is to present the very best of the chess world.”
In the second season, FIDE and Tech Mahindra will join forces to tap into the growing chess fanbase, increase the audience for chess viewing and engage with exciting fan activities such as the ongoing all-inclusive Hackathon, which invites participants of all chess skill levels and expertise to gather ideas to improve the way chess is experienced, played and consumed. Participants can pitch their ideas across a range of categories including education, digital innovation, social impact, business and arts.
About FIDE
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the governing body of the game of chess and governs all international chess competitions. It was founded as a non-governmental organization and was recognized as a global sports organization by the International Olympic Committee in 1999.
FIDE is currently headquartered in Lausanne, but was founded in Paris in 1924 with the motto “Gens una Sumus” (“We are one family” in Latin). It was one of the first international sports federations, alongside the governing bodies for football, cricket, swimming and motor racing. It is now one of the largest, with 201 countries represented through national chess federations. Chess is today a truly global sport, played by tens of millions of players on every continent, with an average of more than 60 million games played every day.
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About Tech Mahindra
Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) provides technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling them to scale their transformation at unmatched speed. With 145,000+ professionals helping 1,100+ clients across 90+ countries, Tech Mahindra offers a wide range of services including Consulting, Information Technology, Enterprise Applications, Business Process Services, Engineering Services, Network Services, Customer Experience & Design Services, AI & Analytics, Cloud & Infrastructure Services, and more. The company is the first Indian company in the world to be awarded the Terra Carta Seal of Sustainable Markets Initiative in recognition of actively leading the efforts to create a climate and nature friendly future. Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group, one of the largest and most respected alliances of multinational companies, founded in 1945. To learn more about how TechM can partner with you to meet your requirements to scale at speed, please visit techmahindra.com. Connect with us at techmahindra.com.
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About Tech Mahindra Global Chess League
The Global Chess League is the world’s first and largest official franchise league, where chess players from around the world will compete in a unique joint team format. It is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra, a Mahindra Group company, and FIDE. The league will see male and female chess champions competing on the same team. Playing in the popular rapid format, the league’s joint men’s and women’s teams hold the rare honor of being a unique multi-player team in the world of professional sports. Additionally, the league is a one-of-a-kind live broadcast chess event, offering fans a unique viewing experience. Tech Mahindra and FIDE will leverage next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence and virtual reality to explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms.
For more information on the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, please visit: Global Chess League
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