Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2: Speed Chess Gets Even Faster

In a thrilling turn of events, Season 2 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League has seen speed chess become even speedier, with players facing the risk of losing on time even from winning positions. The latest example of this came on day two of the league, where World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of Alireza Firouzja.

Playing for Alpine SG Pipers, Carlsen seemed to be cruising towards victory against Firouzja of Triveni Continental Kings. With a queen and bishop in his arsenal, Carlsen was in a dominant position, while Firouzja only had a lone knight. However, in a dramatic turn of events, Firouzja managed to force a checkmate, securing a win for himself and his team with a score of 17-4.

The day also saw impressive performances from other teams, with Upgrad Mumba Masters defeating Ganges Grandmasters 14-5, and PGB Alaskan Knights emerging victorious in both their matches. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave’s win against Viswanathan Anand and Raunak Sadhwani’s victory over Volodar Murzin were among the highlights of the day.

With the Alaskan Knights leading the pack with nine points at the end of the seventh match, the competition is heating up in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League. Stay tuned for more exciting matches and results as the league progresses.