The upcoming inaugural edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) will feature reigning world champion Ding Liren, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, world's top-ranked player Magnus Carlsen and four-time women's world champion Hou Yifan, among others.

GCL, which is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and the international chess federation FIDE, will be held at Dubai Chess & Culture Club from June 21 to July 2.