The Global Chess League, a collaboration between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, announced JioCinema as its OTT partner for the inaugural edition today.

All league matches held in Dubai will be streamed LIVE for free on the platform beginning June 22, 2023.

The annual league will use a unique mixed-team format in which each of the six franchises will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match determined by a best-of-six board scoring system played concurrently.

On July 2, 2023, the top two teams will compete for the Global Chess League Championship title, Financial Express reported.

The league aims to set the standards for technological innovations in the sport of chess as Tech Mahindra and FIDE look to explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others.

Speaking about the association, Hursh Shrivastava, Head of Strategy, Partnerships & Acquisitions, Viacom18 – Sports, said, “We are excited to be a part of the chess revolution that the Global Chess League will bring about. Through JioCinema, we will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for chess fans while also helping the sport grow its fan base. We are looking forward to a successful partnership with the league.”

Jagdish Mitra, Chairperson of, Global Chess League Board, said, “One of the league’s core objectives is to promote and popularise chess worldwide. With JioCinema, we have the ideal partner for bringing the league closer to the audience. We are confident that the league will reach new heights as the world’s most-watched and engaging chess league. We look forward to a successful collaboration with JioCinema in setting new standards for fan engagement.”