What happened towards the end of match between Alpine APL Pipers and FYERS American Gambits at the Global Chess League was quite special. Magnus Carlsen scored a fine win over Javokhir Sindarov!
Magnus Carlsen outplayed Javokhir Sindarov to take the lead for Alpine APL Pipers! | Photo: Global Chess League
But Bibisara Assaubayeva took down Divya Deshmukh with the Black pieces, now taking back the lead for FYERS American Gambits!
Sara Khadem gives a warm hug to Bibisara after her win! | Photo: Global Chess League
The other games were drawn - the final game left was the one between Vidit Gujrathi and Daniil Dubov.
Vidit zoned in during his complex battle against Dubov! | Photo: Global Chess League
Vidit went on to score a great win against Dubov - his 2nd win against Dubov in this event.
From a winning a piece in exchange of 3 pawns in a complex endgame, Vidit went on to win the game by applying pressure on the board and clock!
With this key win, the Alpine APL Pipers defeated the FYERS American Gambits!
The joy of Magnus Carlsen...
and the other teammates in the sidelines was a sight to behold! | Photos: Global Chess League
Magnus was awarded the player of the match trophy in the post-game ceremony, but in a beautiful gesture he gave the trophy to Vidit, saying he is more deserving of it as he was the one who secured the match win for the team!
Magnus Carlsen handing over the trophy to Vidit Gujrathi! | Photo: Global Chess League
This was Vidit's 3rd player of the match trophy at the Global Chess League. Such form going into the Chess Olympiad can only mean good things!
Vidit with his wife Nidhi after the match! | Photo: Global Chess League
