The top teams are closely bunched with little separating them. Three teams have the same number of match points after eight rounds. Defending champions are among the leaders, with two teams slightly ahead in game points.

A recent day of competition saw the Ganges Grandmasters win one match and lose another. They began with a strong performance, but their second match did not go as well.

Further information about the Global Chess League is available from the source, including details about upcoming rounds and the current standings.