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Ian Nepomniachtchi Defeats Magnus Carlsen to Win Global Chess League
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Two-time World Championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi defeated Magnus Carlsen in front of a Bengaluru crowd to lead Ganges Grandmasters to the 2026 Global Chess League title.
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The victory marked Ganges' first GCL crown, denied Alpine APL Pipers a title defense, and deprived Carlsen of a team championship.
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In the two-match final, Ganges overcame the defending champions Pipers in the second round after the opening clash ended in a 3.0-3.0 draw.