The fourth season of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League concluded in Bengaluru with Ganges Grandmasters claiming the title. The tournament ran from September 5th to 13th across 10 rounds of rapid chess, with six teams competing in the league phase. Ian Nepomniachtchi led Ganges Grandmasters as their Legend player, with Levon Aronian on board two.
The championship match saw Nepomniachtchi produce a pivotal turnaround against Magnus Carlsen. Playing as the Legend for Alpine APL Pipers, Carlsen found himself in a lost position but Nepomniachtchi managed to escape and convert the advantage into a victory. The win proved decisive in securing the trophy for Ganges Grandmasters.
Magnus Carlsen's Alpine APL Pipers finished as runners-up after falling short in the final. FYERS American Gambits secured third place by defeating CheQ Mumba Masters in the playoff. The format used rapid chess with 10 minutes plus 2 seconds per move for the league rounds.