Alpine SG Pipers Clinch Global Chess League Title, Dethrone Two-Time Champs Triveni Continental Kings

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In a stunning upset, the Alpine SG Pipers defeated two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings to win the third edition of the Global Chess League. The Pipers' dominant performance in the final saw them win the first rapid match 4-2 with the black pieces and then secure a 4.5-1.5 victory with the white pieces. Their journey to the top was marked by a strong second-half performance in the league stage, which gave them the momentum they needed to take down the favourites. Key players Nino Batsiashvili and Leon Luke Mendonca played crucial roles in the team's success, with Batsiashvili defeating Alexandra Kosteniuk and Mendonca forcing Marc'Andria Maurizzi to resign after 52 moves. Anish Giri, who was named Player of the Match for his two victories, expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. "Yesterday, I had mixed feelings, but today there's no doubt," he said. The Pipers' title win marked a significant milestone for the team, who had a tough road to the final. Meanwhile, PBG Alaskan Knights finished third after a thrilling tie-break against Ganges Grandmasters. World champion D Gukesh's win over Viswanathan Anand proved crucial in securing the third-place trophy for his team.