Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and the chess elite now playing in London

Eight of the world top 12 are competing in the Global Chess League at Friends House, Euston, from 3-12 October, with spectator tickets bookable onlineThere is a unique opportunity to watch the world elite in action in London this week. The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) has Norway’s world No 1, Magnus Carlsen, as its absolute star, and also includes seven others from the world’s top 12: Hikaru Nakamura (United States), Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Vishy