Upgrad Mumba Masters hand PBG Alaskan Knights their second defeat of the season

The PBG Alaskan Knights, who have been dominating Season 2 of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League, faced a surprising defeat at the hands of Upgrad Mumba Masters in a thrilling match on Wednesday. Despite their strong form leading up to the match, the Alaskan Knights were unable to secure a victory, with Mumba Masters emerging victorious with a score of 10-9.

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave led the charge for Mumba Masters, securing a crucial win against Anish Giri in the Icon board game. The Frenchman’s strategic play with passed pawns on the king-side proved to be the deciding factor in the match.

While Mumba Masters faced setbacks with defeats to Nodirbek Abdusattarov and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, the team rallied with wins from Koneru Humpy and Raunak Sadhwani, who clinched important victories against Tan Zhongyi and Nihal Sarin respectively.

The win for Mumba Masters helped them boost their tally to nine points from eight matches, while the Alaskan Knights remain at the top of the table with 18 points from eight matches. Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also secured a victory, defeating Ganges Grandmasters with a score of 12-9.

In other matches, Alpine SG Pipers emerged victorious against American Gambits with a score of 11-6, showcasing some impressive performances from top players like Magnus Carlsen and R. Praggnanandhaa.

Overall, the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League continues to deliver exciting matches and unexpected outcomes, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses.