Alaskan Knights Dominate Global Chess League as Ganges Grandmasters End Losing Streak

The Alaskan Knights maintain an unbeaten record while the Ganges Grandmasters secure their first win in the 2024 Global Chess League season.

The Alaskan Knights lead the standings with a perfect record, achieving four consecutive victories and accumulating 12 match points and 49 game points.
Viswanathan Anand's Ganges Grandmasters broke their losing streak with a narrow 10-8 victory over the Triveni Continental Kings.
The Global Chess League, inspired by the Indian Premier League, features six teams composed of top international players and has attracted millions of viewers worldwide.
The league's unique format includes rapid-fire play with no time increments, creating intense and fast-paced matches for players and spectators.
The competition, held in London, is supported by Indian business leaders and aims to expand chess's global reach, particularly in India, where the sport is gaining popularity.