Viswanathan Anand inaugurates Global Chess League Experience Center in Dallas (Images via ANI) The Global Chess League (GCL) officially opened its new Experience Center in Plano, Dallas on Thursday, with five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand officiating. The center is designed to combine chess, technology and innovation, providing fans, players and innovators with an interactive environment to explore AI, analytics and digital platforms in the game. Overlooking the Plano skyline, the facility includes spaces for tournaments, live analytics, digital chess innovation and community engagement. Anand said, “The Global Chess League has always been about innovation and collaboration. This Experience Center is another step towards making chess more engaging, interactive and global. I am proud of how Tech Mahindra is using technology to expand the reach of the game and inspire the next generation.” The center will also work with universities, chess federations and technology partners to focus on artificial intelligence in chess, digital coaching tools, fan engagement and esports integration. Peeyush Dubey, Chairman of GCL, added: “The Experience Center is more than just a space; it is a living ecosystem for the global chess community. We aim to bring players, fans, clubs, universities and partners together to co-create the future of chess.” It will serve as a base for global initiatives, including the 3rd season of the Global Chess League, planned for Mumbai later this year.
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Since opening, the center has hosted events such as the Texas Women’s State Chess Championship, which featured competitors from 13 countries. It is expected to continue hosting tournaments, interactive programs and demonstrations of chess techniques for enthusiasts, students and partners. The launch highlights the growing integration of strategic sports such as chess with digital innovation and offers a hub where technology and the game meet to inspire the next generation of players and fans.
