Global Chess League unveils six Indians-owned franchises

NEW DELHI: The Global Chess League (GCL) on Monday unveiled the six participating franchises for its highly anticipated first edition, which is scheduled to take place from June 21 to July 2 in Dubai.

Grad Mumba Masters, Ganges Grandmasters, Balan Alaskan Knights, Triveni Continental Kings, Chingari Gulf Titans and SG Alpine Warriors are the new franchises for the league that will commence with a players' draft in which franchise owners will select players for their respective teams.

The GCL, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, aims to redefine the world of chess by bringing together the brightest stars in the game, including five-time World Champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen, Ding Liren, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Hou Yifan, Koneru Humpy, Dronavalli Harika, Kateryna Lagno, and other renowned players, alongside distinguished sports entrepreneurs as franchise owners. IANS

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