The Indian Chess League (ICL), hosted by RookTook, is India’s first large-scale team-based chess league blending esports excitement with the strategy of chess. Unlike traditional individual tournaments, ICL follows a team progression format where you don’t just play for yourself—you represent your city, state, and eventually the nation.

The league starts with online city battles, progresses to state clashes, and culminates in a grand live stadium finale. With a massive prize pool of ₹2.3 Crores, ICL brings unprecedented recognition and opportunity for chess players across India.

Players can register as a team of 5 or as individuals (and later get paired into teams). Matches are hosted on the RookTook platform, featuring fast-paced online rapid games in Swiss format, ensuring every move counts.

This is more than a tournament—it’s a movement to redefine chess in India by bringing the thrill of competitive leagues into the ancient strategy game.