Ashwin Acquires Chess Team, Greeted with Flair by Viswanathan Anand.

Posted 4 months ago

Viswanathan Anand, India's chess maestro, has extended a grand welcome to star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as he ventures into Anand's realm of expertise.

Interestingly, while Ravichandran Ashwin has no immediate plans to play professional chess himself, he has made a notable foray into the sport as the owner of a chess franchise.

Recently, Ashwin acquired stakes in the American Gambits, a new team gearing up for the Global Chess League—a collaboration between Tech Mahindra and the International Chess Federation. This move showcases Ashwin's diverse interests beyond cricket, bridging sports and business in the realm of strategic gameplay.

Ashwin, a renowned sporting figure, received a stylish welcome from Chennai's own Viswanathan Anand, another icon in the sports world. Anand welcomed Ashwin in a style reminiscent of Superstar Rajnikanth.

"Congratulations @ashwinravi99 on your exciting new venture into the world of chess! As someone who has bowled out the best in cricket, I'm sure you'll bring the same competitive spirit to the Global Chess League with the American Gambits."