♟️London is the centre of the chess universe this month as 36 of the world’s best players descend on Friends House to do battle in the latest leg of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League. See below for the latest ticket information.
World number one Magnus Carlsen (regarded by many as the best player ever) heads up a host of chess stars taking part in Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (known as TechM GCL) which returns to the capital for a second edition. The unique team format event features the strongest line-up in UK chess history. It takes place over 10 days, from Thursday 3 October to Saturday 12 October. Global Chess League London tickets are on sale now.
TechM GCL is the first and largest official franchise chess league and the only league in pro sport with a joint team format, featuring both men and women players in the same team, competing for the ultimate prize.
Six teams composed of six players per team (team line-ups here) each include one “iconic player”, at least two female players, and one U-21 player in each team.
The preliminary tournament – Game Days #1-9 from Thursday 3 October to Friday 11 October – will be a double all-play-all. The two teams with the most match-points qualify to the final which is Game Day #10 on Saturday 12th October.
The time control for all games will be 20 minutes for each player without increment.
TICKETS, TIMINGS & TRAVEL
🎟️ Global Chess League London tickets are available via the ‘Get Tickets’ link. Each spectator ticket includes:
– Seat in the Light Auditorium to watch the matches live
– Seat in the Light Auditorium to watch pre/post-match interviews with expert analysis
– Social chess area (limited space) to play casual games
– Autograph and Photo opportunities with the players (limited space)
– Venue exclusive fan experiential events
🕐 Matches start daily from 1pm, except for Finals Day (Saturday 12 October) when matches start at 2.15pm.
♟️ Full schedule of matches tap/click here.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Friends House is located in central London, directly opposite Euston Station. See their ‘Getting Here’ guide for details of how to access the venue. Train, tube, bus, bike and parking options are all available.
ABOUT THE GLOBAL CHESS LEAGUE
Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (TechM GCL) is the world’s first and largest official franchise chess league. It brings fans together to witness the game in a never-seen-before avatar. TechM GCL aims to take the game to millions of fans with new and innovative formats, bringing in a new perspective to the game of chess. For more information on the players, teams and format visit the Global Chess League website.
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