About Checkmate: USA vs India

Esports Stadium Arlington | 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011
Saturday, October 4, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

Big News! We’re beyond excited to announce that Checkmate: USA vs India has partnered with Texas Chess Center to be part of a truly historic moment in the world of chess!

Want in? Grab your tickets now through our exclusive link and you’ll unlock a chance to apply for a volunteer role at the event. And here’s the kicker — if you’re selected, your ticket will be 100% refunded!

Tickets start at just $120, but prices will rise as the event nears — and they’re going fast! Don’t miss your shot to be up close and personal with one of the biggest chess showdowns ever. Limited spots. One epic experience. Checkmate awaits.

• Live Show Includes (4 hours of non-stop action):

  • National anthems

  • Player interviews

  • Music and performances

• Fan Zone (opens 1–2 hours before showtime):

  • Music and casual chess play

  • Sponsor activations

  • Exclusive merchandise

  • Meet-and-greets with titled players

  • Food and drinks available

  • VIP: Connect with featured players and special guests

Matches

• Hikaru Nakamura  (USA) vs Gukesh Dommaraju (India, World Champion)

• Fabiano Caruana (USA) vs Arjun Erigaisi (India)

• Carissa Yip (USA) vs Divya Deshmukh (India)

• Levy Rozman (USA, GothamChess) vs Sagar Shah (India, ChessBase India)

• Tanitoluwa Adewumi (USA) vs Ethan Vaz (India) – Under-15 prodigies

Format

• 10 minutes per player

• If drawn → 5-min Overtime.

• Still drawn → 1-min bullet shootout.

• Repeat 1-min games until winner.

• 1 second increment applies.