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Magnus Carlsen and Sindarov to clash twice in Global Chess League

Published September 4, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · The Guardian

World No 1 Magnus Carlsen is set to face world championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov at least twice in the upcoming Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in Bengaluru.

The six-team franchise competition, modeled after the Indian Premier League, kicks off on September 5 in India's technology capital. chickenroad.qpon

The matches will feature 20-minute Rapid formats, concluding on September 13, just two days prior to the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.

Magnus Carlsen and Sindarov to clash twice in Global Chess League

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