Overview
- 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.