D Gukesh Achieves Historic Win Over Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025

Gukesh's Groundbreaking Victory

In a remarkable event at Norway Chess 2025, D Gukesh, the reigning World Champion, celebrated his first classical win against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Stavanger on Sunday. The 19-year-old Indian chess prodigy showcased an intense performance in Round 6, triumphing over the Norwegian in a grueling 62-move match that extended beyond four hours.

This victory was particularly significant as it followed a tough loss to Carlsen in the tournament's opening round, making Gukesh's comeback even more impressive. With this win, Gukesh climbed to third place in the tournament standings, accumulating 8.5 points, just one point behind Carlsen and American player Fabiano Caruana.

Carlsen's Reaction Sparks Controversy

Following the match, attention quickly shifted to Magnus Carlsen's emotional response to his defeat. The five-time world champion was seen on camera knocking chess pieces off the board and striking the table in frustration, an act that many deemed 'very unprofessional.'

Fans and analysts alike criticized Carlsen for losing his composure during such a prestigious event, igniting discussions about sportsmanship and emotional regulation in high-stakes chess.

Gukesh's Coach Comments on the Win

Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh's Polish coach, emphasized the importance of this victory for the young player. He stated, 'This win provides a significant boost of confidence for Gukesh. Once you've achieved it, you know you can do it again, and that's the goal.'

When asked if Gukesh's success would motivate other Indian players to challenge Carlsen, Gajewski affirmed, 'Absolutely. It certainly does.' He expressed optimism for Gukesh's future matches against Carlsen and the ongoing tournament.