PBG Alaskan Knights Lead the Way in Tech Mahindra Global Chess League with Anish Giri’s First Win

GM Anish Giri led the PBG Alaskan Knights to their sixth win in seven matches in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, scoring his first win on Tuesday. The team is now on the brink of securing a spot in Saturday’s final, thanks to Giri’s stellar performance. The day also saw GMs Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja making incredible blunders, adding to the drama of the competition.

With three days left in the round-robin phase, the Triveni Continental Kings and the Alpine Sg Pipers are still in contention to join the Knights in the final. The two teams, who both suffered losses on Tuesday, will face each other in a crucial match on Friday.

In other matches, the upGrad Mumba Masters secured a much-needed victory against the Alpine Sg Pipers, with GM Magnus Carlsen’s blunder contributing to their success. The American Gambits also kept their hopes alive with a win against the Triveni Continental Kings, despite Firouzja’s unexpected blunder.

IM Bibisara Assaubayeva’s impressive win against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk and Anish Giri’s victory over Viswanathan Anand were highlights of the day’s matches. The competition continues to heat up as the teams battle for a spot in the final.

Fans can catch all the action of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League on Kick, with games available for viewing on the events page. The tournament features a preliminary group stage and a final, with all games played with a 20-minute time control without increment. Stay tuned for more exciting matches in the coming days.