Alpine SG Pipers stunned two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings to be crowned champions of the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL) in Mumbai on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENTPBG Alaskan Knights finished in third spot after beating Ganges Grandmasters in the tie-breaker. “Yesterday I had a mixed feeling because I had a terrible match but the team reached the final. But today there is no mixed feeling,” said Giri after being named the Player of the Match for his two victories. But in the final everyone showed up with their best game and it is a great feeling,” said Praggnanandhaa after the title triumph.

Source: The Telegraph December 24, 2025 06:14 UTC