Dominant Performance By Mumba Masters Highlights Opening Day
In the opening day of the 2025 Tech Mahindra Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 at the Royal Opera House in Mumbai, the upGrad Mumba Masters delivered a commanding performance to set the tone for the tournament. The hosts crushed the Ganges Grandmasters 17-4, winning four of the six board encounters and showcasing depth and precision across their lineup.
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave led the charge for the Masters, defeating chess legend Viswanathan Anand on the top board, while teammates Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Harika Dronavalli and Bardiya Daneshvar also notched crucial victories. Wesley So was named Man of the Match on his GCL debut.
American Gambits Edge Out Alaskan Knights In Tactical Battle
In another highlight of the day, Fyers American Gambits, captained by Hikaru Nakamura, secured a narrow 8-5 victory over the PBG Alaskan Knights. The tie featured tightly contested games throughout, including a draw between Nakamura and Gukesh D, while Teodora Injac delivered the decisive win that swung the match in favour of the Gambits.
The results underscored the competitive balance of the league, with strategic battles and high-profile draws keeping fans on edge right from the start.
Other Opening Day Results And What’s Next
Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings also began their title defence with a win, edging out Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 in a closely fought encounter that featured several draws and tactical skirmishes.
Action continues in the coming days as teams jockey for position in the league standings, with the American Gambits scheduled to face the in-form Mumba Masters in an eagerly anticipated rematch.
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