Heading to day 8, the final day of the preliminary round, two teams are comfortably tied for first place in the Global Chess League, each with 18 team points. The Ganges Grandmasters and the Alpine APL Pipers have the best chances of reaching Sunday’s final. Today’s matchups: Triveni Continental Kings vs. Alpine APL Pipers, PBG Alaskan Knights vs. Ganges Grandmasters, and CheQ Mumba Masters vs. Fyers American Gambits. The latter two teams are in 3rd and 4th place and are both expected to compete in the third-place match. | Follow the action live with commentary, starting at 13.30 CEST (7.30 ET, 17.00 IST) | Picture: Global Chess League