Global Chess League: Web3 social app Chingari buys Gulf Titans team
WEB3 SOCIAL APP, Chingari, has bought the Gulf Titans team in the inaugural Global Chess League.
The home-grown app aims to enhance the popularity of chess and introduce fresh excitement to the game through the league, which is a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and International Chess Federation (FIDE).
The Gulf Titans have assembled an line-up representing a diverse range of countries. Amongst them are Jan-Krzysztof Duda (ICON) from Poland, Azerbaijan’s Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Male Grandmaster), Russia’s Daniil Dubov (Male Grandmaster) and Polina Shuvalova (Female Grandmaster), Alexandra Kosteniuk (Female Grandmaster) and India's Nihal Sarin (U-21 Grandmaster and Pr). Besides, Swapnil Dhopade, a renowned grandmaster has been appointed as the Chess Strategist for the team, a media release said.
The 12-day league will take place from June 21 to July 2, 2023. The event will feature ten matches for each of the six franchise teams, followed by a final match between the top two teams. The chess league will be held in Dubai in collaboration with the league's Host Partner, the Dubai Sports Council.
Sumit Ghosh, Founder and CEO of Chingari, said: “After revolutionizing content creation, we at Chingari are now setting our sights on elevating the game of Chess and empowering the talents of tomorrow through Global Chess League. We look forward to leveraging the power of our platform to revolutionize the way Chess is perceived and celebrated. With this league, we aim to ignite a global chess revolution by engaging millions of enthusiasts and inspiring the next generation of chess champions."
Jagdish Mitra, Chairperson of the Global Chess League Board, said: "Global Chess League, the world's first and largest official franchise league of its kind, blends traditional chess with the new era, aiming to enhance the fan experience through digitization, innovation, and technology. The joint-team format, encompassing men, women, and U21 players, demonstrates our commitment to equal opportunities for all. With a cutting-edge broadcast reaching 600 million viewers in 160 countries, the league will captivate new fans worldwide. We are delighted to have found the right partners to establish Global Chess League's strong presence across continents and look forward to creating a lasting legacy.”
