Gerard Piqué joins Erling Haaland as investor in chess team

Former Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué has become a strategic shareholder in American Gambits, a team competing in the Global Chess League. The announcement was made during a news conference in Bengaluru, India.

Piqué joins a growing group of high-profile athletes investing in chess, including Norwegian striker Erling Haaland and former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin. The involvement of these sports figures aligns with an effort to transform chess into a global entertainment and commercial product through digital content, live-streaming, and international tournaments.

Piqué stated that the game’s depth and the mental strength it requires have long fascinated him. The investment aims to leverage the growing audience and talent within the sport to build a global franchise that connects with a new generation of fans.