Mumba Masters Defeat Ganges Grandmasters in Global Chess League: Anand Falls to Vachier-Lagrave

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand suffered a defeat at the hands of former world blitz champion Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, leading to a dominant 14-5 victory for Mumba Masters over Ganges Grandmasters in the Global Chess League. The match, which saw both teams seeking their first win after identical losses in their opening games, featured an intense showdown between Anand and Vachier-Lagrave on board one.

Despite initially holding a better position, Anand made a critical blunder that allowed Vachier-Lagrave to seize control and ultimately secure a crucial win. The French star, known for his blitz skills, capitalized on the opportunity and outplayed Anand in the tactical battle.

Mumba Masters capitalized on their momentum, securing wins on the youngsters’ board and a draw on the second women’s board to take the lead. Despite world number three Arjun Erigaisi’s efforts for Ganges Grandmasters, he could only manage a draw against Vidit Gujrathi.

The match was sealed when Koneru Humpy defeated Vaishali R, securing the victory for Mumba Masters. Although Parham Maghsoodloo managed to salvage some pride for Ganges with a hard-fought win against Peter Svidler, it was not enough to prevent their 14-5 defeat.

With this win, Mumba Masters claimed their first points in the league, while Ganges Grandmasters now face an uphill battle with back-to-back losses. The pressure is on for Ganges, especially since this is their second defeat with the white pieces. They will need to regroup quickly if they hope to stay in contention for the top positions.

Both teams will have a chance at redemption in their upcoming matches. Mumba Masters will face Alpine SG Pipers, while Ganges Grandmasters will take on Triveni Continental Kings in the next round of games. The action continues in the Global Chess League, with more exciting matches to come.