GCL 2025: Anish Giri's Pipers to face Continental Kings in final

SG Pipers reached the Global Chess League final despite losing 6-11 to Alaskan Knights, finishing level on 15 points but ahead of Ganges Grandmasters on game points. Hou Yifan’s win and Leon Luke Mendonca’s crucial draw sealed qualification. Pipers will face Continental Kings, while Grandmasters meet Alaskan Knights for third place.

GCL 2025: Anish Giri's Pipers to face Continental Kings in final
SG Pipers reached the Global Chess League final despite losing 6-11 to Alaskan Knights, finishing level on 15 points but ahead of Ganges Grandmasters on game points. Hou Yifan’s win and Leon Luke Mendonca’s crucial draw sealed qualification. Pipers will face Continental Kings, while Grandmasters meet Alaskan Knights for third place.