Global Chess League Unveils Prodigy Players for Season 2 in London
India/London, 5th August 2024: The Global Chess League, a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, today announced its star-studded list of prodigy players for the second season, scheduled to be held from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House in London.
Raunak Sadhwani, who earned the Grandmaster title at the age of 13, will be making his comeback in the second season. To further add to the excitement, World No. 54 and Grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov returns to the fray along with Jonas Buhl Bjerre and Nihal Sarin. They will be joined by Daniel Dardha and Volodar Murzin for the highly anticipated second season.
Sameer Pathak, CEO of the Global Chess League, said, “We are elated to announce the prodigy players for the second season. Our elite roster of talent is further elevated with the presence of these dynamic and brilliant individuals, who have already made a mark in the world of chess with their spectacular performances at such a young age. The Global Chess League provides a unique platform where veteran players and youngsters get a chance to play on the same team.”
The first-of-its-kind franchise-based league features a total of six teams consisting of six players – one Icon player, two Superstar male players, two Superstar female players, and one prodigy in each team. In the tournament, each team will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match being decided in a best-of-six board scoring system.
About Tech Mahindra Global Chess League
The Global Chess League is the world’s first and largest official franchise league of its kind, with chess players from all over the world competing in a unique joint team format. It is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra, a part of the Mahindra Group, and FIDE. The league will feature male and female chess champions competing in the same team. Playing on the popular rapid format, the league’s joint male-female teams will have the rare distinction of being a unique multiplayer team in the world of professional sports. In addition, the league is a one-of-its-kind live televised chess event offering fans a unique viewing experience. Tech Mahindra and FIDE will explore innovative ways to promote the game through interactive technology-enabled platforms by leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, among others. For more information on Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, please visit: https://globalchessleague.com/
Contact: Abhilasha Gupta, Head – Global Corporate Communications & Public Affairs, Tech Mahindra
Email: abhilasha.gupta@techmahindra.com; media.relations@techmahindra.com
