The race for the final of the Tech Mahindra
The day’s proceedings saw a significant shift in momentum for the Fyers American Gambits, who secured a commanding 13-5 victory over the Ganges Grandmasters. The highlight of the encounter was Bibisara Assaubayeva’s impressive win against Polina Shuvalova, who had previously maintained an unbeaten record in the competition. Javokhir Sindarov also played a pivotal role in the Gambits' success, defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi to bolster his team's position.
Mixed fortunes for leaders and rising contenders
Earlier in the day, the Ganges Grandmasters had demonstrated their strength by defeating the reigning champions, the Alpine APL Pipers, with a convincing 12-4 scoreline. In that match,
The standings remain incredibly tight as the tournament approaches its conclusion. While the Pipers and the Gambits are currently tied with 73 game points each, the Grandmasters follow closely with 72. Meanwhile, the Cheq Mumba Masters have kept their hopes alive by securing a vital 14-5 win against the Triveni Continental Kings. With 12 match points, the Mumba Masters are now the primary challengers to the three leaders for a spot in the final. At the other end of the table, the Triveni Continental Kings remain at the bottom with six points, trailing the PBG Alaskan Knights by three.
