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Hou Yifan, women’s world No 1, stars in rare appearance at Global Chess League

The four-time women’s world champion, ranked the No 2 all-time woman after the retired Judit Polgar, showed that she retains her skills

The Guardian - UK

Carlsen struggles amid controversy at $1m Global Chess League in London

The world No 1 lost to Firouzja in round two and although he won the return game, his team failed to reach the final, in which Triveni Continental Kings face PBG Alaskan Knights

The Guardian - UK

Anish downs Anand, Nihal wins again as Knights inch closer to Global Chess League title

NAGPUR: Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave spearheaded the PBG Alaskan Knights, American Gambits and Mumba Masters to resounding victories as the black pieces prevailed in the seventh round of the Global Chess League in London on Tuesday.

The Times of India

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Magnus Carlsen wins with black, Knights battle to maintain lead in Global Chess League

NAGPUR: Alaskan Knights vanquished Magnus Carlsen's Alpine Sg Pipers 9-7, notwithstanding the world No.1 pocketing four points on the icon board against Anish Giri, to remain unbeaten and maintain their lead in the Global Chess League on Sunday.

The Times of India

Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and the chess elite now playing in London

Eight of the world top 12 are competing in the Global Chess League at Friends House, Euston, from 3-12 October, with spectator tickets bookable online

The Guardian - UK

Continental Kings — the dark horses that shone the brightest in Global Chess League

Six teams, six boards, 36 players and 31 matches with rapid time control (15 minutes + 10 seconds increment per move) were what the inaugural season of the Global Chess League (GCL) offered in an effort to catch the imagination of the chess world and give a facelift to the…

The Hindu

Kings, Masters topple leaders to set up final clash in Global Chess League

NAGPUR: Levon Aronian led Triveni Continental Kings and Maxime Vachier Lagrave's Upgrad Mumba Masters turned the tables on the penultimate day in Dubai to set up the summit clash in the Global Chess League.

The Times of India

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Sara Khadem lifts Triveni Continental Kings, Ganges Grandmasters reclaim lead

DUBAI: Triveni Continental Kings secured a hard-fought 10-9 victory over Chingari Gulf Titans in a tense round eight match of the Global Chess League, with substitute player Sara Khadem registering a crucial win here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Chess has taught me to stay patient with my cricket, says Chahal

India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who knows a thing or two about chess, says playing the sport at a competitive level has helped him to stay patient while dealing with challenges in his cricket career.

The Hindu

Global Chess League | Ganges Grandmasters suffer first defeat, go down to Mumba Masters

Ganges Grandmasters suffered their first defeat after three consecutive victories in the Global Chess League

The Hindu

Global Chess League unveils six franchises for its inaugural edition

NEW DELHI: The Global Chess League (GCL) on Monday unveiled the six franchises that will participate in its inaugural edition, taking place in Dubai from June 21 to July 2.

The Times of India

Chess: Carlsen loses to a Pole in Poland with Polish Defence before winning run

The world No 1 chose 1 d4 b5 as Black against Radoslaw Wojtaszek and was in trouble by move nine before resigning at move 38, but later won seven games in a row to take first prize in Warsaw

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