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- On Sunday, the Ganges Grandmasters defeated the Fyers American Gambits 9-7 in Bengaluru, securing second place in the Global Chess League standings.
- Earlier on Sunday, the Ganges Grandmasters suffered an 11-6 defeat against the Alpine APL Pipers, forcing the team to recover quickly before their evening encounter.
- Ian Nepomniachtchi secured a crucial victory over 2026 Candidates winner Javokhir Sindarov, while Polina Shuvalova defeated Bibisara Assaubayeva to register her third consecutive win.
- Elsewhere in the league, the PBG Alaskan Knights recorded their first tournament victory by defeating the CheQ Mumba Masters 11-6, jumping to fourth place.
- The two-time champion Triveni Continental Kings lost 9-10 to the CheQ Mumba Masters, marking their third consecutive defeat in the tournament.
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Ganges Grandmasters Edge Table-Toppers American Gambits 9-7 To Jump To 2nd Spot In Global Chess League
Ganges Grandmasters stopped the winning juggernaut of American Gambits while defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registered their second consecutive win in the Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Sunday.
GCL 2026: Nepomniachtchi finds form as Ganges Grandmasters stop American Gambits’ winning run
Ian Nepomniachtchi couldn't convert against Carlsen, but he went back happy after flagging World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov, churning out three crucial points to help his team stop Fyers American Gambits' juggernaut.
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LatestlyGCL: Ganges Grandmasters edge table toppers FYERS American Gambits 9-7 to jump to second spot
Ganges Grandmasters stopped FYER American Gambits' winning streak in the Global Chess League. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registered their second consecutive victory on Sunday. PBG Alaskan Knights also secured their first win of the tournament against CheQ Mumba Masters. Polina Shuvalova and Ian Nepomniachtchi were key players for Ganges Grandmasters. Koneru Humpy and Vidit Gujrathi achieved their second straight wins for the Pipers.
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