Chess AI Startup CircleChess Becomes Title Sponsor for American Gambits Ahead of Global Chess League S2
Set for their debut in the Global Chess League (GCL), the American Gambits have partnered with CircleChess, a pioneering tech platform that integrates chess with artificial intelligence (AI). With expectations high following India’s double Gold victory, CircleChess joins as the Gambits’ Title Sponsor for Season 2, scheduled to take place in London from October 3 to 12.
CircleChess provides a detailed learning experience via the Caissa School of Chess. The school boasts top Grandmaster (GM) coaches and is bolstered by Caissa, an AI-powered personal chess coach. The platform includes personal chess buddies and peer-to-peer discussion groups, making it a holistic space for chess enthusiasts.
CircleChess aims to capitalize on Hikaru Nakamura’s vast popularity and expertise to build a global following. Co-owned by former chess players and entrepreneurs Prachura PP and Venkat K Narayana, along with Indian cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin, the American Gambits are led by the esteemed Grandmaster and FIDE Men’s World No. 2, Hikaru Nakamura in the 2024 GCL.
Prachura PP, Co-Owner of American Gambits, expressed excitement about the partnership: “We are thrilled to welcome CircleChess as a Title Sponsor for the Global Chess League Season 2. Their dedication to the game, combined with their innovative use of AI in chess education, is perfectly aligned with our team’s philosophy of pushing the boundaries and redefining what’s possible on a chessboard.”
As part of this collaboration, the CircleChess logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the American Gambits’ jerseys. It will also feature in the team’s social media content and behind-the-scenes videos, including Nakamura’s popular streams on Twitch and YouTube.
In partnering with the American Gambits, who will compete at the forefront of international chess, CircleChess aims to make a significant impact on the global chess community.
Kumar Gaurav, Founder of CircleChess, shared his enthusiasm: “CircleChess is excited to announce our partnership with American Gambits as the Title Sponsor for the Global Chess League. As passionate chess enthusiasts, our goal with CircleChess has always been to create a platform for chess lovers by chess lovers. We aim to revolutionize chess learning and gameplay with Caissa, our AI-powered chess platform. Developed in collaboration with top Grandmasters like GM Vishnu Prasanna, GM RB Ramesh, GM Swapnil Dhopade, GM Srinath Narayanan, and GM Akash Ganesan, Caissa is designed to elevate every player’s journey, from novice to expert.”
The American Gambits’ roster, led by Nakamura, includes notable players such as Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Vladislav Artemiev, Bibisara Assaubayeva, Elisabeth Paehtz, and Jonas Buhl Bjerre, with Coach RB Ramesh providing strategic guidance.
