The Upgrad Mumba Masters pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the PBG Alaskan Knights 10-9 in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League. This victory, fueled by Maxime Vachier-Lagrave’s decisive win against Anish Giri on the Icon board, ended the Alaskan Knights’ winning streak and injected new energy into the tournament. The Mumba Masters’ victory also highlighted the talent of Raunak Sadhwani, whose win against Nihal Sarin secured a crucial match point for his team.