Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Pipers Rebound To Top Global Chess League Standings
The Global Chess League had an exciting third day.
Alpine APL Pipers lost their first match of the day.
They then made a big comeback by beating FYERS American Gambits 15-3.
This was the biggest win by points in Season 4.
Vidit Gujrathi and Koneru Humpy helped the Pipers win.
CheQ Mumba Masters also played strongly and beat Ganges Grandmasters.
Magnus Carlsen defeated Viswanathan Anand in one important game.
Even with that win, Carlsen’s team lost its match against the Pipers.
Defending champions Alpine APL Pipers moved top despite losing their opening Day 3 match.
The Pipers defeated FYERS American Gambits 15-3, the season’s largest winning margin.
Vidit Gujrathi and Koneru Humpy each recorded their third win in four matches.
CheQ Mumba Masters beat Ganges Grandmasters 12-3 to rise to second place.
Magnus Carlsen defeated Viswanathan Anand, but PBG Alaskan Knights still beat the Pipers.
- Who
- Alpine APL Pipers, CheQ Mumba Masters, PBG Alaskan Knights, FYERS American Gambits, Ganges Grandmasters, and their players.
- What
- The Pipers returned to first place after one loss and one major victory on Day 3 of the Global Chess League.
- When
- Day 3 of Season 4, on Monday.
- Where
- In the Global Chess League.
- Why
- The Pipers’ 15-3 victory over FYERS American Gambits gave them enough standings points to move top, while Mumba’s 12-3 win lifted it to second.
- Pipers' first result
- Alpine APL Pipers lost 7-9 to PBG Alaskan Knights.
- Pipers' second result
- Alpine APL Pipers defeated FYERS American Gambits 15-3.
- Largest margin
- The Pipers' 15-3 result was the biggest victory margin of Season 4.
- Mumba Masters result
- CheQ Mumba Masters beat Ganges Grandmasters 12-3.
- Standings
- Alpine APL Pipers moved to first and CheQ Mumba Masters to second.
- Key Pipers players
- Vidit Gujrathi and Koneru Humpy each recorded their third win in four matches.
- Icon board
- Magnus Carlsen defeated Viswanathan Anand after Anand lost on time.