The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League takes place in Bengaluru, India 5th-13th September 2026. 6 Teams play over 10 rounds in rapid (10m+2spm) chess. Each match has its own session, there will be four a day for most of the league stage, 3 for the final couple of days. The top two finishers play for the title, the next two for 3rd and 4th on the final day, Firouzja, Sindarov, Carlsen and MVL are amongst the players.