A look at the best expressions from Day 3 of the Global Chess League

Chess is a silent sport, but chess players' faces give everything away. Day 3 gave us some great expressions. Some serious, some funny, some downright relatable. So we decided to have a little fun with it and imagine our own stories behind them. Take a look.

"Did I lock the door before coming here?" | Photo: Global Chess League

Magnus is really bored of being this good. | Photo: Global Chess League

"Assembly line, eyes front, no talking." | Photo: Global Chess League

This looks exactly like 'Bro, it's your turn to pay' energy. | Photo: Global Chess League

Me asking my parents if I can go to sleep even though the guests are still here. | Photo: Global Chess League

"Hey Nidhiiii, over here!" | Photo: Global Chess League

When you realize you accidentally liked your crush's 3-year-old Instagram photo. | Photo: Global Chess League

"Let's replay your most embarrassing moment from 2015..."| Photo: Global Chess League

"Bro, I didn't eat that cookie. What are you even saying?" | Photo: Global Chess League

He said I stole the cookie from the cookie jar. | Photo: Global Chess League

"I was just joking. He took it way too seriously." | Photo: Global Chess League

For all the games and results from Day 3, check out this article.

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From meeting fans and chess players to a friendly game between Venkatesh Iyer and Javokhir, it was a day when cricket and chess came together.

Live Stream

Day 3 live coverage from the venue itself.

Venue

The Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru

First look at the venue of the Global Chess League 2026 in Bengaluru

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