R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri Lead Alpine SG Pipers to GCL 2025 Title

India’s chess prowess shone brightly as R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri steered Alpine SG Pipers to their first Global Chess League (GCL) 2025 Season 3 title in Mumbai, defeating defending champions Triveni Continental Kings. The finals saw commanding performances, including Praggnanandhaa’s decisive win over Vidit Gujrathi and Giri’s tactical brilliance earning him the MVP award. The victory underscores India’s emergence as a global chess powerhouse and highlights the strength, strategy, and teamwork defining modern competitive chess.