Global Chess League: Triveni Continental Kings Begins Title Defence with Win over Alpine SG Pipers

Global Chess League: Triveni Continental Kings begins title defence with win over Alpine SG Pipers

The opening day saw upGrad Mumba Masters, scored a crushing 17-4 victory against Ganges Grandmasters. In the other match between Fyers American Gambits beat PBG Alaskan Knights 8-5.

Mumba Masters, Triveni win on day one of Global Chess League

Mumbai, Dec 14 (PTI) A dominant upGrad Mumba Masters delivered a high-quality performance in front of the 'home' crowd, defeating the Viswanathan Anand-led Ganges Grandmasters 17-4 on the opening day of the Global Chess League, here on Sunday. Triveni Continental Kings began their title defence in style, overcoming Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 win at the Royal Opera House. Playing with black pieces, Mumba Masters' Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated five-ti…