The Chess Bundesliga, a.k.a. German League, kicks off its 2026/27 season this coming weekend. Last season's champions SC Viernheim and OSG Baden-Baden are the favourites to win the title. SV Erkenschwick 1923 will be making their debut in the league, while the other two promoted teams from the second division - SF Bad Mergentheim and SC Remagen Sinzig - have already competed in the top flight. Bundesliga fans can look forward to comprehensive live commentary throughout the coming season. | Pictured: OSG Baden-Baden's Viswanathan Anand and Vincent Keymer | Photo: Stefan Liebig