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Mixed Results Across the League
The day’s action saw varied outcomes for other teams in the competition. The Ganges Grandmasters bounced back from their loss to the Pipers by defeating the Fyers American Gambits 9-7. A pivotal moment in that encounter was Nepomniachtchi’s victory over Javokhir Sindarov, who lost on time. The Gambits, who had enjoyed two wins on the opening day, were unable to sustain their streak against the Grandmasters.
Elsewhere, the Cheq Mumba Masters secured a narrow 10-9 victory over the two-time champion Triveni Continental Kings. This result leaves the Kings struggling, having lost all three of their matches in the tournament so far. The Masters, meanwhile, found relief with the win after previously suffering a 6-11 defeat to the PBG Alaskan Knights earlier in the day.
In the match between the PBG Alaskan Knights and the Cheq Mumba Masters, the Knights emerged victorious with an 11-6 scoreline. Key results included Arjun Erigaisi defeating Pranesh, while Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Nino Batsiashvili also contributed wins for the Knights. Viswanathan Anand played out a draw against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Kateryna Lagno drew her game against D. Harika.
