Joining the ranks of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, and Viswanathan Anand in the second season are returning Superstars, including World No. 4 Arjun Erigaisi, World No. 6 Nodirbek Abdusattorov, World No. 8 Praggnanandhaa R, and World No. 10 Wei Yi. Praggnanandhaa, who stole the limelight in the prodigy round of the first season and was awarded Player of the Tournament for his exceptional performance, will compete in the Superstar men's category.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Making the competition even more compelling, Vidit Gujrathi, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Rich\u00e1rd Rapport, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Teimour Radjabov, Alexander Grischuk, Parham Maghsoodloo, and Vladislav Artemiev will also be a part of the 12-member list of Superstar men players for the second season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Praggnanandhaa, who has had a memorable year in the world of chess, said, \u201cI am thrilled to be back for the second season of the Global Chess League. The inaugural season was a remarkable learning experience as I got to play alongside Magnus Carlsen and other top players. I am looking forward to an exciting season with my team in this unique televised chess event. I am sure chess fans will be captivated by this exciting team chess format.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former FIDE World Rapid Champion, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, added, \u201cThe roster of players is incredibly strong, and the format challenges players and teams alike. I am looking forward to another memorable outing with my team in the Global Chess League.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sameer Pathak, CEO of the Global Chess League, said, \u201cWe are delighted to announce the list of Superstar men players for the upcoming season. These elite players are poised to deliver thrilling and unforgettable games for their teams in the league\u2019s innovative format that incentivizes risk-taking. We are confident that these players will deliver a remarkable chess spectacle in London.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former FIDE World Rapid Champion, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, added, \u201cThe roster of players is incredibly strong, and the format challenges players and teams alike. I am looking forward to another memorable outing with my team in the Global Chess League.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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