Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Anish Giri Joins Alpine SG Pipers for Global Chess League Season 3
Anish Giri, a famous chess player, is joining the Alpine SG Pipers team for the Global Chess League Season 3 in Mumbai.
This is the first time the league is happening in India.
Anish is excited to play in India, where he has family roots, and he loves the passion of the Indian audiences.
The team has other top players like Fabiano Caruana and R Praggnanandhaa.
Anish says the team is strong and balanced, and he is looking forward to working with them to win.
The league will have fast-paced chess games, which Anish finds exciting because it relies more on quick thinking than long planning.
Anish Giri, a Dutch Grandmaster, is part of the Alpine SG Pipers team for the Global Chess League Season 3 in Mumbai.
The league runs from 13–24 December at the Royal Opera House, marking its debut in India.
Giri, ranked World No. 8 in classical chess, is excited to play in India, where he has family roots.
The Alpine SG Pipers team includes top international and Indian players like Fabiano Caruana and R Praggnanandhaa.
Giri highlights the team's strength and the exciting nature of rapid chess in the league.
- Who
- Anish Giri and Alpine SG Pipers team
- What
- Participation in Global Chess League Season 3
- When
- 13–24 December
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To compete in the league and inspire chess enthusiasts
- Event
- Global Chess League Season 3
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Dates
- 13–24 December
- Venue
- Royal Opera House
- Team
- Alpine SG Pipers
- Key Players
- Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, Hou Yifan, R Praggnanandhaa, Leon Luke Mendonca
- Anish Giri's Rank
- World No. 8 in classical chess