Mumbai, Dec. 19 -- World Champion D Gukesh avenged his loss against Alireza Firouzja in the reverse fixture but defending champions Triveni Continental Kings did enough to beat PBG Alaskan Knights 10-9 to stay on top of the leader board after match day 6.

upGrad Mumba Masters keep up the pressure on the leaders with a 11-6 win over Ganges Grandmasters in the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra andFIDE, on Friday.

With the third edition of the GCL entering the second leg of the group stage, Triveni Continental Kings had an opportunity to extend their lead over Mumba Masters as they were to play two matches in a day.

But the champions first suffered a reversal against Alpine SG Pipers after their icon player Alir...