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This year marks the second consecutive time the GCL is being hosted in India, following its initial editions in Dubai and London. Dubey noted that many sponsors from last year's league in Mumbai have returned, alongside new partners eager to join the initiative. “Our team owners, who are predominantly companies based out of India, always wanted us to be in India,” he explained. “This is where their customers and audience are; and they are able to attract them, and we saw that happening in Mumbai.” He expressed optimism that Bengaluru would mirror the enthusiasm seen in Mumbai.
Anticipation for Bengaluru's Chess Community
Dubey emphasized Bengaluru's significance as a location for the GCL, citing the city's vibrant chess culture and its alignment with Tech Mahindra's technological focus. “Bengaluru has been a city that we were very keen on exploring in terms of how it has been talking about the game,” he remarked. He also mentioned the collaborative efforts with franchises and the broader ecosystem to select the host city. Dubey is confident that the Bengaluru edition will surpass the success of the previous one in Mumbai. “I think last year’s league was very well received across the country and the world,” he noted, adding that the league reached over 211 million people through various media channels. For the upcoming season, there has already been significant interest from local institutions, including schools and chess clubs in Bengaluru.
