Tech Mahindra Global Chess League · Preliminary Stage

Giri and Erigaisi draw in Tech Mahindra Global Chess League

September 10, 2026 · Giri ½–½ Erigaisi

After 34...Ke5

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GM Anish Giri (Alpine APL Pipers) and GM Arjun Erigaisi (PBG Alaskan Knights) drew in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 (Preliminary Stage), after 34 moves.

It began as the French Defense: Steinitz Variation.

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White: GM Anish Giri, 2660 · Alpine APL Pipers
Black: GM Arjun Erigaisi, 2745 · PBG Alaskan Knights
Result: ½–½ in 34 moves
Opening: French Defense: Steinitz Variation · C11
Event: Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026, Preliminary Stage · Bengaluru, India

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Moves from the official broadcast — the game on Lichess. Evaluations by Stockfish 18. Brass Pawn is not affiliated with the event or the players.