Global Chess League 2024: Updated schedule, fixtures, results, points table, live streaming details

Published at :October 12, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Modified at :October 12, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand will face-off in Global Chess League 2024.

After a successful inaugural edition, the Global Chess League (GCL) is back for its second edition, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting showdown of chess giants. This tournament isn’t just another chess competition; it brings together the best players in the world, all fighting for the top spot in a franchise-style league.

Players like Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Hou Yifan, Levon Aronian, and R Praggnanandhaa will be in action, representing their teams and battling it out across the chessboard. It’s not just about who wins or loses, every game is a display of brilliance and calculated moves. You don’t need to be a chess expert to get hooked.

You name it, and they’re there! Famous streamer and world number 2, Hikaru Nakamura, will also be in action, joined by chess tycoons such as Anish Giri, Alireza Firouzja, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi.

This tournament, organized by Tech Mahindra in partnership with FIDE, is designed to make chess more exciting and fun for viewers around the world. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about the board game, the Global Chess League promises unforgettable moments, just like those we witnessed in its first edition.

Also Read: The level of competetion is absolutely elite’- Viswanathan Anand eyes title ahead of Global Chess League 2024

Now, let’s dive into the details of GCL 2024 –

When and where will Global Chess League 2024 take place?

The Global Chess League 2024 will take place at Friends House, Euston in London, United Kingdom from October 3 to October 12, 2024.

Who are the defending champions of the tournament?

Triveni Continental Kings won the inaugural edition of the Global Chess League, which was held in Dubai from June 21 to July 2, 2023.

Who are the participating teams in Global Chess League 2024?

Alpine SG Pipers
Ganges Grandmasters
upGrad Mumba Masters
PBG Alaskan Knights
Triveni Continental Kings
American Gambits

Full squad of all teams –

Alpine SG Pipers

Icon Player: Magnus Carlsen
Superstar Men 1: Praggnanandhaa R
Superstar Men 2: Richard Rapport
Superstar Women 1: Hou Yifan
Superstar Women 2: Kateryna Lagno
Prodigy: Daniel Dardha

Ganges Grandmasters

Icon Player: Viswanathan Anand
Superstar Men 1: Arjun Erigaisi
Superstar Men 2: Parham Maghsoodloo
Superstar Women 1: Vaishali R
Superstar Women 2: Nurgyul Salimova
Prodigy: Volodar Murzin

upGrad Mumba Masters

Icon Player: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Superstar Men 1: Vidit Gujrathi
Superstar Men 2: Peter Svidler
Superstar Women 1: Koneru Humpy
Superstar Women 2: Harika Dronavalli
Prodigy: Raunak Sadhwani

PBG Alaskan Knights

Icon Player: Anish Giri
Superstar Men 1: Nodirbek Abdusattorov
Superstar Men 2: Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Superstar Women 1: Tan Zhongyi
Superstar Women 2: Alina Kashlinskaya
Prodigy: Nihal Sarin

Triveni Continental Kings

Icon Player: Alireza Firouzja
Superstar Men 1: Wei Yi
Superstar Men 2: Teimour Radjabov
Superstar Women 1: Alexandra Kosteniuk
Superstar Women 2: Valentina Gunina
Prodigy: Javokhir Sindarov

American Gambits

Icon Player: Hikaru Nakamura
Superstar Men 1: Jan-Krzysztof Duda
Superstar Men 2: Yu Yangyi
Superstar Women 1: Bibisara Assaubayeva
Superstar Women 2: Elisabeth Paehtz
Prodigy: Jonas Buhl Bjerre

What is the format of Global Chess League 2024?

The Global Chess League 2024 features six franchises competing in a double round-robin format. Each team plays 10 matches, with six boards running simultaneously. Players start with 15 minutes on the clock, plus a 10-second increment per move.

Scoring System: A win with black pieces earns 4 Game Points (GP), while a win with white gives 3 GP. A draw awards 1 GP. The team with more GP wins the match and earns 3 Match Points (MP). A tied GP gives each team 1 MP, while a losing team gets no MP.

Final Format: The top two teams advance to the final, a best-of-two match. In case of a tie, they’ll play a blitz tiebreak, and if needed, a sudden-death blitz.

Reserves: Each team has three reserve players to substitute as needed during the tournament.

What is the prize money in Global Chess League 2024?

Winner – 500,000 USD
Runner-up – 250,000 USD
3rd & 4th place – 100,000 USD each

Bonus (split among players and winning team coach) – 50,000 USD.

Where and how to watch live streaming and telecast of Global Chess League 2024 in India?

Fans can catch the live telecast of the Global Chess League 2024 on Jiocinema app and website in India.

Global Chess League 2024 Schedule

October 3, 2024 (Day 1)

Match 1: Mumba Masters 6-11 American Gambits – Report
Match 2: Ganges Grandmasters 6-11 Alpine SG Pipers – Report
Match 3: PBG Alaskan Knights 15-3 Triveni Continental Kings – Report

October 4, 2024 (Day 2)

Match 4: Mumba Masters 14-5 Ganges Grandmasters – Report
Match 5: PBG Alaskan Knights 14-2 American Gambits – Report
Match 6: Triveni Continental Kings 17-4 Alpine SG Pipers – Report
Match 7: Mumba Masters 5-8 PBG Alaskan Knights – Report

October 5, 2024 (Day 3)

Match 8: Ganges Grandmasters 3-12 PBG Alaskan Knights – Report
Match 9: American Gambits 3-15 Triveni Continental Kings – Report
Match 10: Mumba Masters 4-12 Alpine SG Pipers – Report
Match 11: Triveni Continental Kings 8-10 Ganges Grandmasters – Report

October 6, 2024 (Day 4)

Match 12: American Gambits 10-4 Ganges Grandmasters- Report
Match 13: Alpine SG Pipers 7-9 PBG Alaskan Knights- Report
Match 14: Mumba Masters 3-12 Triveni Continental Kings- Report
Match 15: Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 American Gambits- Report

October 7, 2024 (Day 5)

Match 16: Triveni Continental Kings 10-8 Mumba Masters- Report
Match 17: PBG Alaskan Knights 7-9 Alpine SG Pipers – Report
Match 18: Ganges Grandmasters 10-4 American Gambits- Report

October 8, 2024 (Day 6)

Match 19: Alpine SG Pipers 5-14 Mumba Masters- Report
Match 20: Triveni Continental Kings 5-14 American Gambits- Report
Match 21: PBG Alaskan Knights 14-5 Ganges Grandmasters- Report

October 9, 2024 (Day 7)

Match 22: PBG Alaskan Knights 9-10 Mumba Masters- Report
Match 23: Ganges Grandmasters 9-12 Triveni Continental Kings- Report
Match 24: American Gambits 6-11 Alpine SG Pipers- Report

October 10, 2024 (Day 8)

Match 25: American Gambits 11-6 Mumba Masters- Report
Match 26: Alpine SG Pipers 13-5 Ganges Grandmasters-Report
Match 27: Triveni Continental Kings 8-12 PBG Alaskan Knights-Report

October 11, 2024 (Day 9)

Match 28: Ganges Grandmasters 12-4 Mumba Masters- Report
Match 29: American Gambits 5-14 PBG Alaskan Knights- Report
Match 30: Alpine SG Pipers 7-9 Triveni Continental Kings- Report

October 12, 2024 (Day 10 – Final Day)

Match 31: Alaskan Knights 7-9 Triveni Continental Kings- Report
Match 32: Alaksan Knights 7-13 Triveni Continental Kings- Report

Global Chess League 2024 updated points table

Triveni Continental Kings won the finals after defeating Alaskan Knights. Alaskan Knights led the point table during the league stage in Global Chess League 2024. Triveni Continental Kings were at second place with 99 points while Alpine SG Pipers occupied the third position. Find the full table points of event here.

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