Checkmate: USA vs India

On October 4, experience a once-in-a-generation chess spectacle at Esports Stadium Arlington (2,500 seats), where the two dominant chess nations-USA and India-go head-to-head in an electrifying live event.

Watch the World Champion and world's top-ranked players clash in five thrilling matchups, including:
Hikaru Nakamura (USA, World #2) vs. Gukesh Dommaraju (India, World Champion)
Fabiano Caruana (USA, #3) vs. Arjun Erigaisi (India, #4)
Levy Rozman (USA, GothamChess) vs Sagar Shah (India, Chessbase India)
Carissa Yip (USA Women #1) vs Divya Deshmukh (India Women #3)
Tanitoluwa Adewumi (USA, U15 Prodigy) vs Ethan Vaz (India, U15 Prodigy)

Combined, these players have over 20 million followers.

This four-hour show blends elite chess with the energy of U.S. sports entertainment: spotlight entrances, national anthems, live commentary, interviews, 90-foot LED screens, and a roaring arena.

Your ticket includes access to:
- A Fan Zone with titled players and casual games (open 1 to 2 hours before the show)
- Exclusive merch, sponsor activations, and food and drinks
- VIP perks: meet-and-greets with stars and special guests

Fast time controls guarantee action-no draws. 10 minute per player, then 5min if draw, then 1min until there is a winner. A 1sec increment will apply.
Early bird tickets from $120. Prices will rise-secure your seat now!

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Artists / Speakers: GothamChess, GMHikaru, ChessBase India, Fabiano Caruana, Gukesh, Levy Rozman, Hikaru Nakamura, Sagar Shah, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh, Carissa Yip, Ethan Vaz, Tanitoluwa Adewumi