Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Alpine SG Pipers win GCL Season 3
The Alpine SG Pipers won the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 championship.
They celebrated with a champagne spray on the balcony of the Royal Opera House in Mumbai, similar to a Formula 1 podium celebration.
The team had a shaky start with two defeats but bonded over card games like 'Kabootar' and 'Avalon'.
Their camaraderie and team spirit helped them win the championship.
Key players include R Praggnanandhaa, Leon Luke Mendonca, Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, and Nino Batshiashvili.
The team will now prepare for the World Rapid and Blitz Championship and the Candidates tournament in Qatar.
Alpine SG Pipers won the GCL Season 3 championship.
They celebrated with a champagne spray on the balcony of the Royal Opera House in Mumbai.
The team had a shaky start with two defeats but bonded over card games.
Key players include R Praggnanandhaa, Leon Luke Mendonca, Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, and Nino Batshiashvili.
The team will now prepare for the World Rapid and Blitz Championship and the Candidates tournament in Qatar.
- Who
- Alpine SG Pipers, Ganges Grandmasters, Fyers American Gambits
- What
- Championship match in the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Royal Opera House, Mumbai
- Why
- To determine the champion of GCL Season 3
- Teams
- Alpine SG Pipers, Ganges Grandmasters, Fyers American Gambits, PBG Alaskan Knights, Mumba Masters, Triveni Continental Kings
- Match Result
- Alpine SG Pipers won the championship
- Location
- Royal Opera House, Mumbai
- Date
- Monday
- Key Players
- R Praggnanandhaa, Leon Luke Mendonca, Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, Nino Batshiashvili
- Points
- Ganges Grandmasters: 15, Alpine SG Pipers: 15 (with a game in hand)
- Next Tournament
- World Rapid and Blitz Championship, Candidates
Sources
GCL Season 3: Ganges Grandmasters beat Fyers American Gambits to keep final hopes alive
Alpine SG Pipers win Global Chess League; Gukesh beats Anand
Global Chess League: Card games, camaraderie and champagne, as Pragg and Co win title with SG Pipers
