Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Alpine SG Pipers Announce Roster for Global Chess League Season 3
The Alpine SG Pipers chess team has announced their lineup for the Global Chess League's third season.
This season is special because it's the first time the league will be held in India.
The team includes returning players like R Praggnanandhaa, who was last season's best player, and Hou Yifan, the world's top female chess player.
New players joining the team include Fabiano Caruana as the Icon Player, Anish Giri, Nino Batsiashvili, and rising star Leon Luke Mendonca.
The team is coached by Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay, who is excited about the team's chances.
Alpine SG Pipers will compete in the Global Chess League Season 3.
The league's third season will debut in India from December 13 to 24.
R Praggnanandhaa and Hou Yifan, last season's Player of the Season, are retained.
Fabiano Caruana will join the team as the Icon Player.
The team also includes Anish Giri, Nino Batsiashvili, and Leon Luke Mendonca.
- Who
- Alpine SG Pipers and various chess players
- What
- Announced their team roster for the Global Chess League Season 3
- When
- The league will be from December 13 to 24
- Where
- India
- Why
- To compete in the Global Chess League
- Team
- Alpine SG Pipers
- League
- Global Chess League
- Season
- 3
- Location
- India
- Dates
- December 13 to 24
- Icon Player
- Fabiano Caruana
- Coach
- Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay