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GCL Season 3: Alpine SG Pipers Beat American Gambits To Jump To Second Spot; Leaders Mumba Masters Defeat Alaskan Knights

By IANS News December 17, 2025 • 21:04 PM View: 52

World Rapid Champion Volodar Murzin: Alpine SG Pipers stormed their way into title contention by registering their second consecutive win, thanks to yet another clinical performance on the prodigy board by GM Leon Luke Mendonca and a last-gasp victory by Player of the Match Nino Batsiashvili on Matchday 4 of the Global Chess League (GCL) on Wednesday.

The Pipers beat Fyers American Gambits 10-4, while upGrad Mumba Masters registered a dominating 18-2 win over PBG Alaskan Knights.

In the first clash of Matchday 4, Alpine SG Pipers once again chose to play white after winning the toss for the second straight match, looking to build on their victory over overnight leaders upGrad Mumbai Masters.