The first edition of the Global Chess League set to start in Dubai
The HinduThe first edition of the Global Chess League will take place in Dubai from June 22 to July 2. This is the second most important chess event held in Dubai, following the match for the title of World Chess Champion in 2021. Joining Carlsen in the pool of players tipped as ‘Chess Icons’, are – fellow former world champion, Viswanathan Anand, two-time challenger for the title of World Champion Ian Nepomniachtchi, former Blitz world champion Levon Aronian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, as well the 2021 winner of the chess World Cup Jan-Krzysztof Duda. The pool of Superstars includes Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alexander Grischuk and Daniil Dubov, as well as a score of top-Indian players such as Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi and Gukesh D. The world’s leading women players are also taking part, including Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk, Kateryna Lagno, and world-leading players Koneru Humpy and Harika Dronavalli.
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