The second edition of the Global Chess League, a six-team franchise tournament, will be held in London from 3-12 October.
Some of the most well-known players in the world will be in contention, including five-time World Champion and current World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, former World Champion Viswanathan Anand, world number two Hikaru Nakamura, and 21-year-old Alireza Firouzja.
Additionally, former Women’s World Champions Hou Yifan, Alexandra Kosteniuk, Tan Zhongyi, and other leading Grandmasters are among the 36 players participating in the prestigious event.
“This event is ground-breaking in both concept and format. It sets a new standard not only for chess but for sports worldwide. The initiative to combine men and women on the same team is inspiring and will greatly promote the game globally,” FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich.
Ganges Grandmasters: Icon Player - Viswanathan Anand, Superstar Men - Arjun Erigaisi, Superstar Women - R Vaishali
upGrad Mumba Masters: Superstar Men - Vidit Gujrathi, Superstar Women - Koneru Humpy, Superstar Women - Harika Dronavalli
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