Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Harikrishna to lead Mumba Masters in GCL
P Harikrishna, a famous chess player, is going to be the team captain for Mumba Masters in the Global Chess League.
He has helped other players win big tournaments and played in the World Cup himself.
Now, he will lead the team, making plans and keeping everyone motivated.
The league starts in Mumbai on December 14.
It's like a team sport in chess, which is usually played alone, so the captain's job is very important.
P Harikrishna appointed as team captain for Mumba Masters in GCL
Harikrishna previously served as a second for world champions Gukesh and Ju Wenjun
He reached the round of 16 in the FIDE World Cup as a player
GCL introduces a team dynamic to the individualistic sport of chess
The league starts in Mumbai on December 14
- Who
- P Harikrishna
- What
- Appointed as team captain for Mumba Masters in GCL
- When
- December 14
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To lead the team in strategy and morale
- Player
- P Harikrishna
- New Role
- Team Captain
- Team
- Mumba Masters
- League
- Global Chess League (GCL)
- Start Date
- December 14