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Alpine SG Pipers Triumph Over Triveni in Chess League Final

12/26/2025

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Alpine SG Pipers defeated Triveni Continental Kings 8.5-3.5 in the Global Chess League final in Mumbai, led by Hou Yifan.
She drew both her games against Zhu Jiner, ranked No. 2 by FIDE.
Anish Giri defeated Wei Yi 2-0, signaling ambition for the upcoming Candidates tournament.
The World Rapid Championship is underway in Doha with Magnus Carlsen as the top seed.

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Alpine SG Pipers defeated Triveni Continental Kings 8.5-3.5 in the Global Chess League final in Mumbai, led by Hou Yifan.
She drew both her games against Zhu Jiner, ranked No. 2 by FIDE.
Anish Giri defeated Wei Yi 2-0, signaling ambition for the upcoming Candidates tournament.
The World Rapid Championship is underway in Doha with Magnus Carlsen as the top seed.