This is more than a match. It’s a live spectacle inspired by

the full-throttle energy of U.S. sports entertainment.

A CHESS SHOWDOWN LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN

WHAT

Part competition, part live show,
part sports spectacle.

A ticket gets you much more than a seat - it brings you into the heart of the action.

Expect national anthems, spotlight entrances, live on-stage interviews, and a roaring arena atmosphere—all wrapped around a world-class chess clash. Checkmate: USA vs India features five high-stakes matches played one by one.

A large digital gaming or esports event held at Arlington Esports Stadium with hundreds of attendees, multiple large screens displaying game visuals, bright blue stage lighting, and banners hanging from the ceiling.

Your ticket is an all-access pass to the full experience:

  • Witness chess history - like never before

  • A vibrant Fan Zone animated by titled players

  • Casual chess games open to all attendees

  • Sponsor activations and exclusive event merchandise

  • Food, drinks, and the buzz of a live crowd

VIP ticket holders will also enjoy opportunities to interact with featured players and special guests

WHO

Two national teams, packed full with

the powerhouses of the chess world

colliding in an electric showdown.

USA LINEUP

  • Hikaru Nakamaru

  • Fabiano Caruana

  • Carissa Yip

  • Levy Rozman

  • Tanitoluwa Adewumi

VS

Crossed flags of the United States and India on flag sticks.

INDIA LINEUP

  • Gukesh Dommaraju

  • Arjun Erigaisi

  • Divya Deshmukh

  • Sagar Shah

  • Ethan Vaz

WHERE

 

ESPORTS STADIUM ARLINGTON, TEXAS

The event will be held at the iconic Esports Stadium Arlington, Texas. Each move will be magnified on massive 90-foot LED screens. It’s built not just for chess fans—but for anyone who loves drama, intensity, and the unforgettable experience of live events.

Located at 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011, in the Arlington Entertainment District across the pond from Choctaw Stadium (Formerly Globe Life Park).

  • 13 miles from DFW International Airport 

  • 21 miles from Dallas Love Field Airport

  • 17 miles from Dallas

  • 15 miles from Fort Worth

WHEN

SATURDAY

OCTOBER 4

2025

Silhouette of a chess rook piece in black and white.

Join us at 6PM for a 4-hour spectacle. Doors open early for the Fan-Zone.

HOW

The Format

The match consists of 5 rounds, played sequentially, one board at a time.

Each round follows this time control structure:

  • Regular Game: 10 minutes per player

  • If drawn → Overtime Game: 5 minutes per player

  • If drawn → Shootout Game: 1 minute per player

  • If drawn → Additional 1 min per player games until winner emerges

  • There will be an increment

This is Leg 1, with a return match in India at a later date.

American players will play white on all boards for home advantage