Piqué joins FYERS American Gambits as strategic shareholder

Gerard Piqué, the former Barcelona defender, has joined FYERS American Gambits as a strategic shareholder in August 2026. The move marks his latest expansion into professional chess ownership, building on his earlier investment in Freestyle Chess.

Piqué brings experience from building the Kings League, a sporting venture that has grown significantly in recent years. His entry into American Gambits comes as the team competes in the Global Chess League.

The timing of Piqué's investment coincided with American Gambits finishing third in the Global Chess League's fourth season, held in Bengaluru. The franchise represents his continued diversification into chess as a competitive and commercial enterprise.