Magnus Carlsen and Sindarov to meet at least twice in IPL-styled Global Chess League
World champion Magnus Carlsen and rising star Nodirbek Sindarov are scheduled to face each other at least twice in the newly launched Global Chess League, which adopts an IPL‑style franchise format. The matches will be 20‑minute rapid games, offering a fast‑paced alternative to traditional world‑title contests and aiming to attract broader audiences and increase viewership worldwide.