The Global Chess League Season 3 player draft in Mumbai saw PBG Alaskan Knights sign Gukesh Dommaraju and Arjun Erigaisi, while Wesley So joined upGrad Mumba Masters. Six franchises finalized squads ahead of the league, scheduled at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House in December

Hyderabad: The Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, set the stage for Season 3 at a high-stakes Player Draft in Mumbai. PBG Alaskan Knights pulled off a blockbuster move by securing India’s star duo Gukesh Dommaraju and Arjun Erigaisi, while debutant Wesley So triggered a fierce bidding battle before joining upGrad Mumba Masters, as six franchises built their squads. The league is set to be played at Mumbai’s Royal Opera House from December 13 to 24, 2025.

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