1 min readSep 5, 2026 10:53 PM ISTJavokhir Sindarov of American Gambits faces Viswanathan Anand of PBG Alaskan Knights. (GCL Photo)Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers were pushed to the limit by CheQ Mumba Masters, but wins from Vidit Gujrathi and Koneru Humpy with the black pieces earned them two crucial extra points as the Magnus Carlsen-led side started their 2026 Global Chess League campaign with a 10-8 victory in Bengaluru.However, the day belonged to Fyers American Gambits, who thrashed both PBG Alaskan Knights and Triveni Continental Kings to register two dominant wins on the opening day.Ganges Grandmasters delivered an upset in a closely fought contest against the Kings, as the most successful team in GCL history began their campaign with two consecutive losses.More to come…© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia Women vs Pakistan Women Live Score, Asia Cup 2026: INDW chase down target in 8.4 overs, defeat PAKW by 7 wickets1 hour agoWorld News Today Live Updates: US military says it hit three Iranian oil carriers after warships attacked2 hours agoIndia news Highlights, 4 September 2026: More rain likely in UP as flood situation affects 26 districts7 hours agoMirzapur The Movie Review, Release Live Updates: Pankaj Tripathi, Ravi Kishan-starrer grosses over Rs 29 cr; Karan Johar praises film1 day agoIndia News Highlights, 3 September 2026| TMC MPs get time till September 22 to respond to defection petition2 days agoAdvertisement