Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the top duel as the second edition of the Global Chess League kicked off in London on Thursday. The PBG Alaskan Knights, American Gambits, and Alpine SG Pipers started with wins on the opening day.

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played to a draw on the opening day of the Global Chess League. American Gambits and Alpine SG Pipers emerged victorious in early matches,

Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the top duel of the opening day as the second edition of the Global Chess League began with players from around the world squaring off in London on Thursday.

Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen drew in the top match of the Global Chess League's opening day in London. American Gambits and Alpine SG Pipers s

The game between the two heavyweights from India and Norway ended in a draw, with Carlsen managing to steady the ship after a tough middle game.

The two former world champions played out a 48-move draw at Friend’s House but not before both of Anand’s rooks took turns to harass Carlsen’s king.