Global Chess League 2023

Global Chess League 2023
AssociationFIDE
LeagueGlobal Chess League
SportChess
HostsDubai
DurationJune 21 – July 2, 2023
Number of teams6
Season MVPR Praggnanandhaa
Finals
ChampionsTriveni Continental Kings
  Runners-upupGrad Mumba Masters
Finals MVPJonas Buhl Bjerre
Global Chess League
Most recent season or competition:
2024
SportChess
Founded2023
Founder
First season2023
No. of teams6
ConfederationFIDE
Most recent
champion(s)
Triveni Continental Kings
(2024)
Most titlesTriveni Continental Kings (2 titles)
Broadcaster(s)JioCinema
Streaming partner(s)Stake
Sponsor(s)Tech Mahindra
Tournament formatRound-robin, Knockout
Official websiteOfficial website

The Global Chess League 2023, known for sponsorship reasons as the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2023, was the inaugural season of the annual over-the-board rapid chess league organized by FIDE. It took place in Dubai from June 21 to July 2, 2023. It was a joint venture organized by Tech Mahindra and FIDE.

It featured six teams of six players each, and involved ten round-robin matches, followed by a final match between the top two teams. The event came down to a round of individual tie-breaks drawn by playing card. Triveni Continental Kings won the event after Jonas Buhl Bjerre beat Javokhir Sindarov in the fourth tie-break game, the first three being drawn.

The second season took place in London from October 3 to October 14, 2024.