Dubai,
The Tech Mahindra Global Chess League delivered another round of gripping clashes as the Chingari Gulf Titans triumphed over the event leaders, Ganges Grandmasters, with a score of 9:7. In another intense battle, the up Grad Mumba Masters emerged victorious against the Triveni Continental Kings, securing the win on the final two boards.
Despite the defeat, Ganges Grandmasters continue to lead in the Global Chess League, while up Grad Mumba Masters moved one place up and are now third.
The first break for the Titans came on board five: Polina Shuvalova created a better position against Bella Khotenashvilli. In a complicated position, Khotenashvilli made an error in time trouble and handed over the game to Shuvalova and, eventually, lost on time. Soon afterwards two top world heavyweights Richard Rapport and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov decided to draw.
In a chaotic game between Daniil Dubov and Leinier Dominguez, where both sides exchanged advantages, Dubov emerged victorious after time trouble, securing four critical points for the Titans. Nihal Sarin drew with Andrey Esipenko despite having the upper hand for the greater part of the game.
In their previous encounter with the Kings, the upGrad Mumba Masters emerged victorious while playing with the black pieces, this time, they played as White. Despite starting the Global Chess League with a win, the Mumba Masters have faced a challenging journey so far – currently standing on 50%, with two victories, two losses, and one draw.