GCL: Ganges Grandmasters run riot; Magnus Carlsen gives POTM trophy to Vidit
The Ganges Grandmasters and APL Pipers are leading the Global Chess League as they approach the final round. Magnus Carlsen demonstrated sportsmanship by gifting his Player of the Match trophy to teammate Vidit Gujrathi after a decisive victory.
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The Global Chess League represents the growing commercialization and professionalization of competitive chess on a global scale.
BENGALURU: Ganges Grandmasters and defending champions APL Pipers strengthened their chances of reaching the Global Chess League final after convincing victories in the penultimate round of Season 4 in Bengaluru on Friday. Both teams now need just a win in their final round-robin match on Saturday to secure a place in the title clash.Ganges Grandmasters produced the biggest victory of the tournament, thrashing Mumba Masters 16-1, while the Pipers edged American Gambits 9-7 in a crucial battle between the top two teams.The results left Ganges and Pipers level on 18 match points, but Ganges moved into first place with 88 game points, four more than Pipers.The Pipers’ victory was highlighted by world No.
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