New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- With four wins across the six boards, upGrad Mumba Masters delivered a dominant performance in front of the "home" crowd, overpowering Ganges Grandmasters 17-4 in a one-sided encounter on the opening day of the Global Chess League (GCL).

Earlier, at Mumbai's Royal Opera House, reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings set about their title defence with a 9-7 win over Alpine SG Pipers. Later, Hikaru Nakamura's Fyers American Gambits defeated World Champion Gukesh D-led PBG Alaskan Knights 8-5, as per a release from GCL.

Season 3 opening contest between Triveni Continental Kings and Alpine SG Pipers kicked off with the icon clash between Alireza Firouzja and Fabiano Caruana. Chasing the extra point with an aggress...