Anish Giri returns to India for Global Chess League with Alpine SG Pipers

• Global Chess League debuts in India from December 13-24 at Mumbai's Royal Opera House.
• Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri joins Alpine SG Pipers for the league, returning to his heritage country.
• Giri, currently World No. 8, enjoys playing in India due to the passionate audience.
• Alpine SG Pipers' lineup includes Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, Hou Yifan, R. Praggnanandhaa, and Leon Luke Mendonca.
• Giri notes that rapid chess in the league emphasizes time management and excelling in time scrambles.

Why It Matters: Anish Giri's return for India's Global Chess League debut inspires new chess fans.