R Praggnanandhaa and Anish Giri Clinch Global Chess League 2025 Title

Current Context: The Global Chess League (GCL) 2025, organized by FIDE and Tech Mahindra, concluded on 23 December 2025.

• The venue was the Royal Opera House, Mumbai, India.
• Alpine SG Pipers clinched their maiden GCL title.
• They defeated the two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings.
• R Praggnanandhaa beat Vidit Gujrathi, while Anish Giri outplayed Wei Yi in the finals.
• The Pipers won both rapid matches (4–2 and 4.5–1.5) for a 2–0 sweep.
• This historic victory broke the Kings’ dominance and showcased India’s rising chess power.

Question:

Q.1 Which team won the Global Chess League 2025 title?
a) Triveni Continental Kings
b) Alpine SG Pipers
c) Ganges Grandmasters
d) Mumbai Mavericks

Answer: b) Alpine SG Pipers won their first-ever (maiden) GCL title in 2025.