Viswanathan Anand Inaugurates Tech Mahindra's Global Chess League Centre in Dallas

By siliconindia | Friday, 24 October 2025, 09:10 Hrs

Tech Mahindra launches Global Chess League (GCL) Experience Centre at its U.S. HQ in Dallas.
The centre blends technology, strategy, and sport to promote AI and digital innovation in chess.
It aims to foster global collaboration among players, fans, and academic institutions.

Tech Mahindra has unveiled the Global Chess League (GCL) Experience Centre at its U.S. headquarters in Plano, Dallas, inaugurated by five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand. The centre highlights Tech Mahindra’s vision of merging technology, innovation, and the strategic world of chess.

The new facility acts as a dynamic hub where technology, sports, and strategy intersect, offering an immersive experience for fans, players, and innovators. It showcases how AI, analytics, and digital platforms are reshaping modern chess.

Featuring panoramic views of Plano’s skyline, the centre includes advanced spaces for tournaments, live match analysis, digital chess innovations, and community programs. Anand said the initiative “represents the next step in making chess more engaging, interactive, and global”, praising Tech Mahindra for using technology to inspire new generations of chess enthusiasts.

The centre also promotes collaboration with universities, chess federations, and technology partners to explore AI in chess, digital coaching tools, esports integration, and fan engagement models. It will serve as the global base for Tech Mahindra’s upcoming Global Chess League Season 3 in Mumbai later this year.

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Peeyush Dubey, Chairperson of GCL, described it as “a living ecosystem for the global chess community”, combining Tech Mahindra’s AI expertise with the game’s strategic depth to shape the future of chess.

The venue has already hosted notable events, including the Texas Women’s State Chess Championship, featuring players from 13 countries, and will continue to host tournaments and chess-tech showcases.