The ultimate Chess league has begun! It will be a treat for chess fans worldwide as the inaugural Global Chess League kicks off on June 21, 2023! Champion players, prodigies, and top-level grandmasters are taking part in this competition.
Here is the list of all the teams and their respective players participating in the Global Chess League (2023):
- upGrad Mumba Masters: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (Icon), Vidit Gujrathi, Alexander Grischuk (Superstar Men), Koneru Humpy, Harika Dronavalli (Superstar Women), Javokhir Sindarov (Prodigy)
- Triveni Continental Kings: Ding Liren (Icon), Wei Yi, Yu Yangyi (Superstar Men), Kateryna Lagno, Nana Dzagnidze (Superstar Women), Jonas Buhl Bjerre (Prodigy).
- SG Alpine Warriors: Magnus Carlsen (Icon), Gukesh D, Arjun Erigaisi (Superstar Men), Elisabeth Pähtz, Irina Krush (Superstar Women), Praggnanandhaa R (Prodigy).
- Ganges Grandmasters: Viswanathan Anand (Icon), Richárd Rapport, Leinier Domínguez Pérez, (Superstar Men), Hou Yifan, Bella Khotenashvili (Superstar Women), Andrey Esipenko (Prodigy).
- Chingari Gulf Titans: Jan-Krzysztof Duda (Icon), Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Daniil Dubov (Superstar Men), Alexandra Kosteniuk, Polina Shuvalova (Superstar Women), Nihal Sarin (Prodigy)
- Balan Alaskan Knights: Ian Nepomniachtchi (Icon), Teimour Radjabov, Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Superstar Men), Tan Zhongyi, Nino Batsiashvili (Superstar Women), Raunak Sadhwani (Prodigy)
We're expecting a tight and intense contest between the teams, and it's difficult to pick a side as all the teams are well-balanced.
Which team is the fan's favorite? Which team will win this inaugural edition? Time's running out... Take part in this fan poll, let your voice be heard, seize the moment, and cast your vote!
Good news for all the Chess fans in India! You can watch and enjoy all the matches on Jio Cinema for free. :)