Some Fun Moments from Day 2 of the Global Chess League Season 4

by Rasika Ratnaparkhi - 07/09/2026

Games will keep happening; results will keep coming. But why not take a moment to look at the fun stuff happening around it too? Here's a look at some of the lighter moments from Day 2 of the Global Chess League Season 4!

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.

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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

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