GCL: Firouzja’s brilliant win over Caruana helps Continental Kings score first victory

The Global Chess League began its third season in Mumbai with three matches played in succession at the Royal Opera House. Day one combined a revised time control with the league’s established scoring system and immediately produced several high-profile encounters on the top boards. Defending champions Triveni Continental Knights, led by Alireza Firouzja (who defeated Fabiano Caruana), opened with a win, much like Upgrad Mumba Masters and Fyers American Gambits. | Photo: Official website