**Global Chess League: Alaskan Knights Continue Dominance**
The PBG Alaskan Knights maintained their unbeaten streak in the Global Chess League, while Viswanathan Anand’s Ganges Grandmasters struggled to find their footing on Sunday.
In the opening match, the American Gambits took down the Ganges Grandmasters 10-4, with Hikaru Nakamura and Elisabeth Paehtz leading the charge. Nakamura outmaneuvered Anand, leveraging time pressure to secure a crucial victory. Paehtz, meanwhile, defended brilliantly against Nurgyul Salimova’s aggressive attack, emerging a piece up and claiming the win.
The Alpine Sg Pipers pushed the tournament-leading Alaskan Knights to the limit, but ultimately fell short 9-7. Anish Giri’s blunder against Magnus Carlsen proved costly, resulting in a 22-move loss. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Richard Rapport drew on the superstars’ board, while Nodirbek Abdusattorov delivered a crushing victory over R Praggnanandhaa. Tan Zhongyi’s win over Hou Yifan further solidified the Alaskan Knights’ advantage.
In other matches, the Triveni Continental Kings dominated the upGrad Mumba Masters 12-3, with Alireza Firouzja continuing his impressive form against top-tier opponents. The Alpine Sg Pipers edged out the American Gambits 9-7 in a closely contested match, with Daniel Dardha proving to be the match winner.
The Alaskan Knights’ five-round winning streak has propelled them to the top of the Stake Points Table, with the Triveni Continental Kings hot on their heels. The Global Chess League continues to deliver thrilling matches and unexpected upsets, with the competition heating up as the season reaches its midpoint.
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