In Chess, Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri’s Alpine SG Pipers clinched the Global Chess League 2025 Season 3 title, beating defending Champions Triveni Continental Kings in the finals in Mumbai yesterday.
Alpine SG Pipers defeated Triveni Continental Kings 4-2 in match one, and 4.5-1.5 in the second match to claim their maiden GCL title.
 
In the first match, Pipers surged to a 4-2 victory. Alireza Firouzja outplayed Fabiano Caruana in a sharp tactical battle.
However, the Pipers responded emphatically through Anish Giri, who orchestrated a masterclass against Wei Yi.
In the second match, Praggnanandhaa delivered when his team needed him most, defeating Vidit Gujrathi in a crisp 35-move tactical showcase. Anish Giri emerged as the most valuable player in the finals, winning both his games with Black.