Triveni Continental Kings Aim for Hat-Trick in Global Chess League

The Triveni Continental Kings start their campaign to defend their title at the Global Chess League, held in India. With notable players like Alireza Firouzja leading, the event promises intense competition among six franchises, featuring top chess grandmasters. The 10-day tournament adopts a double round-robin format.

The Triveni Continental Kings are set to launch their title defense in the third edition of the Global Chess League starting Sunday. The star-studded chess team, led by Iranian-French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja, is eyeing an unprecedented third consecutive championship title.

The Global Chess League, co-initiated by Tech Mahindra and FIDE, saw its trophy unveiled at the Royal Opera House. The tournament consists of six teams, including upGrad Mumba Masters and PBG Alaskan Knights, with renowned players like Fabiano Caruana and Viswanathan Anand participating.

The 10-day event features a double round-robin format, where each match includes six boards for men, women, and young prodigies. The competition emphasizes inclusivity and aims to popularize chess globally while showcasing it as an exciting spectator sport.

(With inputs from agencies.)