- Chess Grandmaster & Italy’s National Coach Loek Van Wely to remain Coach of Triveni Continental Kings
- Two-Time World Championship Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi announced as Icon player of the team
Triveni Continental Kings, owned by Triveni Sports Private Limited, the champions of the inaugural season of Global Chess League (GCL), today announced its star-studded list of players for the second season, scheduled to be held from 3rd to 12th October at Friends House in London.
The impressive line-up features some of the world’s top chess talents, including two-time World Championship challenger, Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi, who will spearhead the team as an icon. Also returning is chess prodigy Wei Yi, a superstar in the game. The lineup is further strengthened by prominent women players, such as Russian-Swiss Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk and Valentina Gunina, a three-time Russian Women’s Chess Champion. The team also boasts Azerbaijani Grandmaster and former child prodigy Teimour Radjabov, as well as Javokhir Sindarov, a Grandmaster from Uzbekistan and one of the youngest in history. Together, they will compete to retain the championship title.
The players of Triveni Continental Kings will participate under the able mentorship and coaching of the renowned chess player, Loek Van Wely. Currently, Loek is the National Coach of Italy.
Defending champions of the inaugural season, Triveni Continental Kings Unveils a Stellar Line-up of Players for Global Chess League Season 2
Dhruv Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director, Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. & Triveni Turbine Ltd., said, “Winning the inaugural Global Chess League was an exhilarating achievement for Triveni Continental Kings and marks an exciting new chapter for us. As we return for Season 2, we are eager to showcase our team’s brilliance once again. Our focus extends beyond competition; we are committed to harnessing chess’s strategic thinking to inspire young minds. With its intellectual depth and global appeal, chess aligns seamlessly with our corporate philosophy.”
“We believe it transcends age and geography, making it a universally accepted game with immense growth potential. We are dedicated to building a thriving chess community that nurtures talent and passion, fostering a love for the game in future generations.”
Akash Premsen, the CEO of Triveni Sports Private Limited said, “Last year despite great challenges, we came up from behind and ended up as the favourites in what may be recalled as one of the finest sprints to finish in league chess. We have lots of fans globally who are counting on us to do something amazing in Season 2. We have assembled an extraordinary team that blends experience, youthful energy, and unparalleled skill. Each player brings a distinct style and approach to the game, and with Coach Loek Van Wely, I feel we are set to bring our best to the board.”
The league will feature a minimum of three marquee showdowns every day between the Icon players as they lead their teams into the chess arena. The first-of-its-kind franchise-based league features a total of six teams consisting of six players – one Icon player, two Superstar male players, two Superstar female players, and one prodigy in each team. In the tournament, each team will play a total of 10 matches in a double round-robin format, with the winner of each match being decided in a best-of-six board scoring system.
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