The Global Chess League’s second season will begin in little over a week. Indian chess grandmaster Nihal Sarin, who will play for the PBG Alaskan Knights, said that the league is creating timetables and infrastructure that spectators will find enjoyable.

The second season is scheduled to take place in London from October 3 to October 12. Nihal, who is competing again this year as a Prodigy, expressed his appreciation for the tournament’s unexpected character.

“Given how everything happened the previous year, I am really looking forward to going back for the event. I am excited about it since all the best players are competing this year,” the 20-year-old said.

The idea of the Global Chess League is intriguing as, due to the team arrangement, we sometimes have to play by considering our opportunities on other boards. Point scoring is based on team strategy, and those relationships are constantly complicated. It’s fascinating because no one can foresee how it will turn out,” he said.

With its distinct team structure, the Global Chess League transformed the game in its first season. With one Icon player, two Superstar men players, two Superstar women players, and one Prodigy player each squad, the first franchise-based competition had six teams overall.

“This year, I want to do all in my power to fulfill my team’s request for my board. This league’s scoring structure encourages stylistic variations in various hues, which heightens the excitement. The plans are still being refined. Nihal went further into his approach for the next season. “Even though it is difficult to track other games, I try to pick up a few things from a few moves players make to figure out what is going on,” Nihal said.

Chess aficionados all across the world were captivated by the inaugural season of the Global Chess League in Dubai. It attracted attention to the sport from all around the globe with its distinctive features, which included a lively commentary setup and striking visuals. According to Nihal, the league is energizing the sport for spectators to watch.

“I believe that the main motivation to play chess is the community we create around it. With the exception of Indian teams’ Olympiad results and Viswanathan Anand’s World Championship matches, chess has never previously attracted as much attention from the public as it does presently. This league is creating a solid schedule and fan infrastructure for the enjoyment of its supporters.”

Speaking about his enthusiasm about going back to London for the league, Nihal said he was looking forward to reliving the history of chess in the city.

London’s cultural past is extensive. I’ve performed in the city a few times previously; the people, the history, and the climate are all incredible. I’m sure it will be enjoyable. I would really want to experience the chess tradition once again,” he said.