I had to zoom in twice to realise these are two different teams... | Photo: Global Chess League
WHATEVER he said, I need to know it too! | Photo: Global Chess League
This is exactly how I hide extra pieces while playing bughouse! | Photo: Global Chess League
First day at a new school vibes... | Photo: Global Chess League
That one student arguing for 0.5 marks. | Photo: Global Chess League
And then you run straight to your friends to flex that extra 0.5 mark. | Photo: Global Chess League
Viswanathan Anand vs 'Good luck reading my name' | Photo: Global Chess League
When everyone's laughing and you're still processing the joke. | Photo: Global Chess League
Someone give him Twitter, please...
We get it, Sagar bhai... You needed this nap. | Photo: Ashwin Subramanian
That's the fun stuff. For the actual games and results, here's the full Day 2 report.
Photo Gallery: Here
Video Gallery: Here
Magnus Carlsen plays against MVL at the Global Chess League 2026 Round 1 in Bengaluru. Commentary by IM Sagar Shah.
Check out some behind-the-scenes footage from the official photoshoot of Team Ganges Grandmasters at the Global Chess League 2026!
Live Stream
Day 2 live coverage from the venue itself.
Venue
The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru
First look at the venue of the Global Chess League 2026 in Bengaluru
Pick Your Fav Team
We did the team analysis after the auctions. Check that out for more clarity!
CheQ Mumba Masters
Ganges Grandmasters
Alpine APL Pipers
PBG Alaskan Knights
Triveni Continental Kings
FYERS American Gambits
Important Links
Global Chess League: Official Site, Schedule, Results and Standings
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