India, Dec. 20 -- Viswanathan Anand displayed his experience on Sunday, holding D Gukesh to a draw in their Global Chess League (GCL) encounter. It was a closely fought game, as the reigning world champion also had his chances of winning. Gukesh had already lost to Anand in an earlier round.

But the 19-year-old failed to convert his advantage in a rook-pawn endgame. But he had the last laugh as the draw was enough for the PBG Alaskan Knights to secure victory.

Alaskan Knights defeated Ganges Grandmasters and are now in third position with 12 points.

Meanwhile defending champions Triveni Continental Kings got a narrow 8-7 win against Fyers American Gambits, taking a six-point lead at the top of the table. Ganges Grandmasters defeated Al...