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Crazy day of chess! Carlsen loses, boosts Sindarov’s GCL hopes, only to be denied

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What happened

Magnus Carlsen suffered his first GCL 2026 defeat as Alireza Firouzja's Triveni Continental Kings upset APL Pipers, but the result failed to alter the standings.

Key facts

  • Magnus Carlsen suffered his first GCL 2026 defeat as Alireza Firouzja's Triveni Continental Kings upset APL Pipers, but the result failed to alter the standings.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:17:01 UTC.

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