NEW DELHI: Star Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has ventured into the world of chess by turning into a co-owner of the American Gambits. This newly shaped crew is ready to take part within the upcoming second version of the World Chess League, a collaborative initiative between Tech Mahindra and the Worldwide Chess Federation (FIDE).
The League on Monday introduced the six franchises that may compete within the second version, which is scheduled to happen in London from October three to 12.
The American Gambits, co-owned by notable enterprise figures Prachura PP, Venkat Okay Narayana, and Ashwin, will take the place of the Chingari Gulf Titans within the match.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the American Gambits to the chess world. With a mix of strategic brilliance and unwavering willpower, our crew goals to redefine the sport. As co-owner, I am excited to witness their journey and contribute to their success,” PTI quoted Ashwin as saying in a media launch.
The World Chess League is gearing up for its second season, with 5 returning franchises able to compete as soon as once more. Aside from American Gambits, these groups embrace the Alpine SG Pipers, PBG Alaskan Knights, Ganges Grandmasters, reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings and Mumba Masters.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the groups for the second season of the World Chess League. We have now discovered the correct companions to strengthen the league’s world attain and sit up for bringing an thrilling season of chess to followers worldwide.
The groups made season one an enormous success and we consider that their impression and recognition will proceed to broaden on the planet of chess,” stated Sameer Pathak, CEO, World Chess League.
The match will characteristic a particular crew format, with every crew comprising six gamers, together with two main feminine chess gamers and a prodigy. This groundbreaking format is ready to be broadcast on main OTT and tv platforms globally, producing vital buzz amongst chess fanatics.
All through the match, the groups will interact in a complete of 10 matches, following a double round-robin construction. The victor of every match might be decided utilizing a best-of-six board scoring system, guaranteeing a aggressive and thrilling expertise for each gamers and spectators alike.
Every crew will take part in a complete of 10 matches, alternating between enjoying with black and white items. The competitors might be divided into two rounds, every consisting of 5 matches. Within the first spherical, all six gamers from every crew will begin by enjoying with both the white or black items towards their designated opponents.
Upon completion of the primary spherical, the groups will interact in a reverse spherical, the place they’ll play one other set of 5 matches. Nonetheless, on this second spherical, the gamers will change colours, enjoying with the alternative items towards the identical opponents they confronted within the first spherical.
The crew that accumulates probably the most factors from wins and attracts throughout all six video games in a match will emerge because the winner. The 2 groups with the very best general scores will progress to the ultimate spherical, setting the stage for an epic showdown between the match’s high contenders.
The League on Monday introduced the six franchises that may compete within the second version, which is scheduled to happen in London from October three to 12.
The American Gambits, co-owned by notable enterprise figures Prachura PP, Venkat Okay Narayana, and Ashwin, will take the place of the Chingari Gulf Titans within the match.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the American Gambits to the chess world. With a mix of strategic brilliance and unwavering willpower, our crew goals to redefine the sport. As co-owner, I am excited to witness their journey and contribute to their success,” PTI quoted Ashwin as saying in a media launch.
The World Chess League is gearing up for its second season, with 5 returning franchises able to compete as soon as once more. Aside from American Gambits, these groups embrace the Alpine SG Pipers, PBG Alaskan Knights, Ganges Grandmasters, reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings and Mumba Masters.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the groups for the second season of the World Chess League. We have now discovered the correct companions to strengthen the league’s world attain and sit up for bringing an thrilling season of chess to followers worldwide.
The groups made season one an enormous success and we consider that their impression and recognition will proceed to broaden on the planet of chess,” stated Sameer Pathak, CEO, World Chess League.
The match will characteristic a particular crew format, with every crew comprising six gamers, together with two main feminine chess gamers and a prodigy. This groundbreaking format is ready to be broadcast on main OTT and tv platforms globally, producing vital buzz amongst chess fanatics.
All through the match, the groups will interact in a complete of 10 matches, following a double round-robin construction. The victor of every match might be decided utilizing a best-of-six board scoring system, guaranteeing a aggressive and thrilling expertise for each gamers and spectators alike.
Every crew will take part in a complete of 10 matches, alternating between enjoying with black and white items. The competitors might be divided into two rounds, every consisting of 5 matches. Within the first spherical, all six gamers from every crew will begin by enjoying with both the white or black items towards their designated opponents.
Upon completion of the primary spherical, the groups will interact in a reverse spherical, the place they’ll play one other set of 5 matches. Nonetheless, on this second spherical, the gamers will change colours, enjoying with the alternative items towards the identical opponents they confronted within the first spherical.
The crew that accumulates probably the most factors from wins and attracts throughout all six video games in a match will emerge because the winner. The 2 groups with the very best general scores will progress to the ultimate spherical, setting the stage for an epic showdown between the match’s high contenders.
