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Global Chess League: Veteran Anand joins Ganges Grandmasters, Kings pick up Carlsen
Updated On: 07 June, 2023 09:55 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Six teams Ganges Grandmasters, SP Alpine Warriors, Triveni Continental Kings, Chingari Gulf Titans, upGrad Mumba Masters and Balan Alaskan Knights ¿ took part in the player draft held in Mumbai, roping in 36 front-line men and women chess players from across the globe
Viswanathan Anand, Magnus Carlsen (Pic: AFP)
Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen were picked up by Ganges Grandmasters and SG Alpine Warriors respectively in the Players' Draft for the inaugural Global Chess League on Wednesday.
The Global Chess League will be held from June 21 to July 2 at the Dubai Chess & Culture Club in association with the Dubai Sports Council.
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