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upGrad Mumba Masters Win Twice; Ganges Grandmasters Secure First Victory
In the Global Chess League, the upGrad Mumba Masters won their second match in a row by beating the Fyers American Gambits.
They had a close game but won 9-7.
Later, the Ganges Grandmasters had a big comeback to win their first match of the season against the Alpine SG Pipers, winning 13-7.
The league is a big chess competition where teams from all over the world play together.
The next matches will be on Matchday 3.
upGrad Mumba Masters defeated Fyers American Gambits 9-7 in a close match.
Ganges Grandmasters made a stunning comeback to beat Alpine SG Pipers 13-7.
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov was named Player of the Match for upGrad Mumba Masters.
Raunak Sadhwani was named Player of the Match for Ganges Grandmasters.
The Global Chess League is a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, featuring male and female chess champions competing in a unique team format.
- Who
- upGrad Mumba Masters, Ganges Grandmasters, Fyers American Gambits, Alpine SG Pipers
- What
- Global Chess League (GCL) matches
- Where
- Royal Opera House, Mumbai, India
- When
- December 15, 2025 (Matchday 2)
- Why
- To compete in the Global Chess League, a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE
Key facts
- League
- Global Chess League (GCL)
- Season
- 3
- Organizers
- Tech Mahindra and FIDE
- Matchday 2 Location
- Royal Opera House, Mumbai
- upGrad Mumba Masters' Wins
- 2 (vs. Fyers American Gambits and Alpine SG Pipers)
- Ganges Grandmasters' First Win
- vs. Alpine SG Pipers (13-7)
- Player of the Match (Mumba)
- Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
- Player of the Match (Ganges)
- Raunak Sadhwani
Quotes
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Player of the Match for upGrad Mumba Masters
“It was an amazing game, with sacrifices. A very good win for the team, and I hope to continue playing like this. Winning even one match feels great, so to win two in a row makes it very special.”
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Raunak Sadhwani
Player of the Match for Ganges Grandmasters
“I was confident today. I played faster, put pressure on the board and the clock. I’m very happy the team won, that’s what matters in the end.”
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