Mahindra group

The Global Chess League: India's top international off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Monday thrilled to introduce a chess team, as co-owner of American Gambits, which will make its debut in the second season of the Global Chess League which will be played from October 3 to 12, 2024, at the Friends House in London.

Ashwin along with former chess player Prachura PP and Venkat K Narayana (KVN) will own the American Gambits in the second edition of the Global Chess League, a joint venture between Tech Mahindra and FIDE, the sport's world governing body.

R Ashwin, who has taken 516 wickets in 100 Test matches for India, said "We're thrilled to introduce the American Gambits to the chess world. With a blend of strategic brilliance and unwavering determination, our team aims to redefine the game. As the co-owner, I'm excited to witness their journey and contribute to their success.”