Global Chess League: Global Chess League (GCL) has unveiled their official logo today. The logo which resembles a chess board with 64 squares is a joint with FIDE and Tech Mahindra. The launch has been strategically planned exactly 64 days before the inauguration of the first-ever GCL and represents a number of great significance in the chess world. the tournament will feature several chess icons including India’s very own Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand. Follow Global Chess League LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
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One of it’s kind
GCL will be the world’s largest and first-ever league-styled chess tournament, something similar to what IPL is in cricket. The tournament is scheduled to begin from from June 21st, 2023 and will end on July 2nd, 2023. The competition will consist of six teams with six players each and must include a minimum of two female players. Each team will also have one icon player.
Viswanathan Anand, 5-time world chess champion who will be a Mentor in GCL 2023, said, “As we inch closer to the start of the tournament, we are seeing all our plans come to fruition. The GCL logo is a reflection of the vision that we have for the tournament. We hope the fans will like the concept and theme we created here. The primary objective of GCL is to promote the sport of chess globally and make it visually attractive for the masses.”
Each team will play 10 matches in the rapid format across all six boards.
FIDE CEO on the tournament
Sutovsky Emil, CEO, FIDE, said, “GCL aims to change how chess is played, viewed and visualized globally. We are only a few weeks away from the inaugural season, and we are happy to launch the official logo of the league. FIDE looks forward to an exciting debut of the GCL in June 2023.”
The top two teams after the round-robin format will progress to the final on July 2, 2023, and the winning team will be crowned the World Champion Franchise Team.
Global Chess League Chairperson on their new chess innovation
Jagdish Mitra, Chairperson, Global Chess League Board, said, “As we gear up for the first edition of GCL, we are excited to launch the official brand identity, which has been created after a great degree of consideration and collaboration. The GCL brand identity, uniquely crafted and designed from the 64 Squares of chess, forms into a regal King piece representing the highest level in chess. The GCL brand has been designed for the digital space to support and elevate the incredible chess game full of mastery, judgement, and time pressure. We believe, GCL represents a new beginning in chess, and the carefully designed brand identity representing chess in its majestic glory is the first step in that direction.”
GCL 2023 will look to set standards for technological innovations in chess with the help of FIDE and Tech Mahindra who are exploring innovative ways to promote the game. They look to enhance the games reach with the help of innovative technologies such as 5G, AI, and VR, among others.
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