Chess.com is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its partnership with JioGames, delivering world-class chess content to Indian audiences through the JioGames Watch platform.
Through this collaboration, millions of viewers across India can seamlessly access top-tier international chess events, featuring the world’s strongest grandmasters, across smartphones, browsers, tablets, and connected TVs.
The alliance has already showcased some of the most compelling moments in competitive chess. The recently concluded Champions Chess Tour – Chess.com Classic, streamed live on JioGamesWatch, witnessed GM Magnus Carlsen clinch a gripping victory over GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. The tournament drew impressive engagement from Indian fans and received strong appreciation from Chess.com for the platform’s smooth delivery and audience response.
Indian fans also celebrated a milestone moment as GM D. Gukesh secured a historic win over Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess, again available live via JioGamesWatch, reinforcing India’s growing dominance and interest in the global chess arena.
As part of this ongoing partnership, Chess.com and JioGames will continue to bring premium chess action to India, with a robust calendar of upcoming international tournaments scheduled through December:
Upcoming Tournament Line-up:
- 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
Whether experienced players or new fans discovering the sport, viewers can enjoy expert commentary, elite matchups, and decisive moments – all available in one convenient destination through the JioGames app’s Watch section.
This collaboration reflects a shared vision between Chess.com and JioGames to elevate the culture of chess in India, expand access to global esports-grade tournaments, and strengthen the connection between India’s rapidly growing chess community and the international circuit.
