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Magnus Carlsen loses to Maxime as Mumba Masters stun Pipers

October 8, 2024, 09:31 PM - 2 min read

Carlsen was visibly shaken as he stormed out of the playing area.

The team of Triveni Continental Kings. Image taken from GCL.

Firouzja’s Triveni seal 10-8 win over Mumba Masters in GCL

October 7, 2024, 09:06 PM - 2 min read

Mumba Masters, last season's top contenders, had just one win and four losses this season, and are placed just short of the last position.

The team of Alaskan Knights. Image taken from FIDE.

Giri’s Alaskan Knights stays on top in GCL

October 7, 2024, 03:56 PM - 2 min read

At the bottom of the standings, the Ganges Grandmasters continue to struggle, having lost their match on Sunday against American Gambits. Former world champion Viswanathan Anand lost to World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura.

Viswanathan Anand in a match for his team Ganges Grandmasters. Image taken from GCL official.

Ganges Grandmasters secure first win over Triveni in GCL

October 6, 2024, 02:57 PM - 3 min read

Defending Champion Triveni Continental Kings played two matches on Saturday. They won the first 15-3 against American Gambits, where Alireza Firouzja defeated world number two Hikaru Nakamura, but narrowly lost the second to Ganges Grandmasters.

Former Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand's Ganges Grandmasters loses to Alaskan Knights.

Anand, Erigaisi play out draw, lose to Alaskan Knights

October 5, 2024, 08:58 PM - 2 min read

With four straight wins, PBS Alaskan Knights are soaring at the top, while Anand’s Ganges Grandmasters is in last place with just 14 game points and no match wins.

Ganges Grandmasters team in London. Image taken from GCL.

Viswanathan Anand loses to France’s Lagrave in GCL

October 4, 2024, 09:34 PM - 2 min read

The Ganges Grandmasters found it difficult to tap on winning momentum, and despite world number three Arjun Erigaisi’s best efforts against Vidith Gujrathi, he could only manage a draw.

(L-R) Magnus Carlsen, Vishwanathan Anand, and Hikaru Nakamura.

World’s elite chess champions to compete in GCL in London

October 2, 2024, 09:45 PM - 3 min read

There are a total of six teams participating in this event, with 36 players participation. Each team will include an 'Icon Player' -- a top-rated GM rated 2700 or above --, two world-class Grandmasters, two top female players, and one player aged 21 or younger.

Indian Grandmaster Anish Giri. File Photo.

Indian Grandmaster Anish Giri braces for GCL debut

September 6, 2024, 04:48 PM - 2 min read

Anish Giri is representing PBG Alaskan Knights which will face off some of the top players like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Makamura, Vishwanathan Anand, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Ian Nepomniachtchi.

The Global Chess League is a joint initiative between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra.

London to host 2nd Global Chess League in October

June 27, 2024, 03:45 PM - 2 min read

This international event, a collaboration between the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and Tech Mahindra, aims to elevate the profile of chess worldwide.