Magnus Carlsen will go down as one of the greatest who played the sport. At the moment he is the biggest brand that chess has. Not alien to controversy either, the Norwegian Carlsen, currently leading the SG Alpine Warriors in the Global Chess League in Dubai, said that he has "learnt a lot
Day nine of the Global Chess League started with the favourites suffering surprising defeats. The team of Chingari Gulf Titans stunned Mumba Masters with 12:3, while SG Alpine Warriors were upstaged by Triveni Continental Kings. For the second time in this event, world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen l
The famous Indian tennis player, Mahesh Bhupathi, a long-time friend of Vishwanathan Anand, visited the event and made a ceremonial first move in the match between SG Alpine Warriors and Triveni Continental Kings.
During a recent visit to the ongoing Global Chess League in Dubai, the Indian Cricketer and a chess-player Yuzvendra Chahal spent time with Mumba Masters. The team CEO Suhail Chandhok also presented a team jersey to the Indian spinner.
Magnus Carlsen of SG Alpine Warriors defeated Viswanathan Anand and launched his team to the top of the Global Chess League, pushing Ganges Grandmasters to second position
Magnus Carlsen is the World's Number 1 rated player and is considered to be the strongest World Champion ever. As an Icon player for the SG Alpine Warriors at the Global Chess League (GCL), he shared his thoughts on the event.
After day five, Ganges Grandmasters and SG Alpine Warriors are on top with 12 match points. The team of Ganges Grandmasters is in first place due to a better difference in game points - 52:51, Mumba Masters are third, with eight Match Points.
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A well-known chess aficionado, Yuzvendra Chahal, also explained that the sport has similarities with cricket because it is essential to plan your way through the game in both. The ace spinner added that chess ensures you stay calm no matter the situation.
Mumba Masters' player Maxime Vachier-Lagrave overpowered Magnus Carlsen, his team fell short by a point against the rivals in the fifth match of the Global Chess League being played in Dubai.
With 9 match points out of three matches, Ganges Grandmasters have a significant lead. They are chased by Triveni Continental Kings, who are on six match points and have the same number of game points as GG (32) but have played four matches. SG Alpine Warriors are also on six match points bu