Sports
Alpine Pipers Take Sole Lead in Global Chess League 2026
Chess1h
THE BRIEF
1
Alpine APL Pipers secured the sole lead in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League with nine points after defeating FYERS American Gambits 15-3 on the third day.
2
Despite Magnus Carlsen flagging Viswanathan Anand in their individual match, the Pipers recovered from an earlier loss to PBG Alaskan Knights to win three of their four matches.
3
The league continues on Tuesday, September 8, with the top two teams after 10 matches advancing to the final to compete for the championship title.