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Indian prodigy D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, marking his first classical win over the World No. 1.
Norway Chess: D Gukesh beat Magnus Carlsen (X)
The world of chess watched as 19-year-old Indian prodigy D. Gukesh challenged reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen in a momentous encounter.
On Sunday, at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Gukesh achieved a historic victory, defeating Carlsen in a classical format for the first time in his career.
Playing white, Carlsen dominated for much of the game, exerting relentless pressure. However, Gukesh defended with remarkable resilience and precision. Under the tournament’s increment-based time control, a late blunder by Carlsen proved decisive, and Gukesh capitalised instantly.
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“There was not much I could do. I just had to make the most of it,” Gukesh commented after the match.
“I was making moves that were tricky for him, and luckily he got into time trouble. One thing I’ve learned from this tournament is that time scrambles can get out of control.”
With characteristic humility, he added: “Ninety-nine out of one hundred times, I would have lost. It’s a lucky day.”
A visibly frustrated Carlsen reacted by slamming the chessboard and swiftly exiting the arena. In contrast, Gukesh quietly celebrated his career-defining win with his coach, Grzegorz Gajewski.
The pair had met earlier in the tournament’s opening round, with Carlsen emerging victorious, showcasing his exceptional endgame prowess. This time, however, Gukesh maintained his composure when it mattered most.
Norway Chess, renowned as a premier event, features elite male and female players in a unique six-player double round-robin format. The 2025 edition is being held in Stavanger from May 26 to June 6.
(With inputs from IANS)
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket, having cov…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket, having cov… Read More
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