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The atmosphere was festive at the Royal Opera House here on Tuesday night. It was the final of the third season of the Global Chess League (GCL). And on the … Read More
The reign of Triveni Continental Kings is finally over. There is a new champion at the Global Chess League. Alpine SG Pipers scored a convincing victory in the final over Continental Kings — the winner of the first two editions — at … Read More
The drama you get to see in the Global Chess League is unmatched in the game. And there was indeed plenty of it on the last day of the league … Read More
They crowded her. The little kids, the women. They wanted her autograph on the chessboard, a selfie with her. Irina Krush didn’t disappoint anyone. She was at the fan zone … Read More
One could say Hou Yifan bombed in the first half of the Global Chess League, winning only one of her six games, drawing two more, and losing three. However, later … Read More
It was down to the battle between the two prodigies. Marc’Andria Maurizzi won that battle against Volodar Murzin to ensure that Triveni Continental Kings won the tense match against Fyers … Read More
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, or Sara Khadem as she is better known these days, is not your usual chess player. She defied her government in Iran and made a bold statement: she … Read More
Alireza Firouzja flashed a winning smile, extending his hand to Fabiano Caruana. The fans stood up from their seats at the Royal Opera House. They applauded. The two men deserved … Read More
Bibisara Assaubayeva caused a sensation at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship in Warsaw in 2021. She won the blitz event and was the runner-up in rapid. At 17, … Read More
Alexandra Kosteniuk finished the job for Triveni Continental Kings last year. It was her win over Tan Zhongyi in the closely contested final against PBG Alaskan Knights that helped the … Read More
