Ganges Grandmasters stopped FYER American Gambits' winning streak in the Global Chess League. Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers registered their second consecutive victory on Sunday. PBG Alaskan Knights also secured their first win of the tournament against CheQ Mumba Masters. Polina Shuvalova and Ian Nepomniachtchi were key players for Ganges Grandmasters. Koneru Humpy and Vidit Gujrathi achieved their second straight wins for the Pipers.

Alpine APL Pipers began their title defense with a narrow victory over Mumba Masters. Two-time champions Triveni Continental Kings faced an unexpected defeat against Ganges…

GCL: American Gambits off to a flying start