Chess is one of the oldest sport in history, but now the Rooks, Knights and Bishops are moving in a different direction to meet the growing demands of the sport and reach higher places. FIDE, the sport’s governing body, has come up with a new game plan with franchise-based Global Chess League in Dubai to spur the growth of the game worldwide.

“The franchise-based six-team Global Chess League will give a fresh impetus with its innovative format. The teams are interesting. The best men’s player, best women’s player and the best juniors will be playing in the same team. We are hoping to present the best and most innovative chess,” five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, Deputy President, FIDE, told Gulf News.

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