GCL: Ganges Grandmasters run riot; Magnus Carlsen gives POTM trophy to Vidit

Ganges Grandmasters and APL Pipers strengthened their GCL final chances with big Day 7 wins, moving to 18 match points each. Ganges thrashed Mumba Masters 16-1, while Pipers beat American Gambits 9-7, with Magnus Carlsen defeating Javokhir Sindarov and handing his POTM trophy to Vidit Gujrathi. Ganges lead on game points, while Gambits need a win and help.

Source: Times of India September 12, 2026 06:01 UTC