Mumbai: Chess.com has announced an expansion of its partnership with JioGames, strengthening their joint commitment to bring world-class chess action to millions of Indian viewers through the JioGames Watch platform.
The collaboration ensures seamless access to elite global tournaments — featuring the world’s strongest grandmasters — across smartphones, browsers, tablets and connected TVs. With India witnessing a surge in chess viewership and participation, the partnership continues to offer fans an unparalleled destination for top-tier international coverage.
The alliance has already delivered some of the year’s most memorable chess moments. The recently concluded Champions Chess Tour – Chess.com Classic, streamed live on JioGamesWatch, saw GM Magnus Carlsen secure a thrilling victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. The event generated strong engagement from Indian viewers, with Chess.com commending the platform’s smooth streaming performance and audience response.
Another highlight came when Indian prodigy GM D. Gukesh achieved a historic win against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess — a milestone that further ignited national excitement and affirmed India’s rising influence in the global chess arena. The match was also streamed live via JioGamesWatch.
As part of the next phase of their partnership, Chess.com and JioGames will continue offering premium global chess content through a strong lineup of upcoming tournaments extending into December:
Upcoming Tournament Calendar
- FIDE World Cup — October 31 to November 27
- Freestyle South Africa — December 5 to December 12
- World Rapid and Blitz Championship — December 26 to December 31
From expert commentary to high-stakes finals, the JioGames app’s Watch section will give fans — from seasoned players to newcomers — one convenient hub for all major chess action.
The collaboration underscores a shared mission to strengthen India’s growing chess ecosystem, broaden access to international esports-grade tournaments, and deepen engagement between Indian audiences and the global chess circuit.
