Alpine SG Pipers: Elite Talent on the World Stage

When the 2025 FIDE World Cup assembled 206 of the world’s strongest competitors, the Alpine SG Pipers dispatched two of their finest to represent the franchise in chess’s most demanding knockout competition. Praggnanandhaa R and Anish Giri—names synonymous with elite-level excellence—carried the franchise banner into battle against the world’s absolute best. Their participation underscored the […]

Triveni Continental Kings: A Championship-Caliber Performance

When the 2025 FIDE World Cup commenced, two players carried the hopes of the Triveni Continental Kings into one of chess’s most demanding competitions. Wei Yi and Vidit Santosh Gujrathi brought with them the collective strength of a franchise committed to excellence. By tournament’s end, one had reached the championship final while the other demonstrated […]