Magnus Carlsen Secures Seventh Norway Chess Title Amidst Dramatic Final Round

Carlsen's Triumph and Gukesh's Heartbreak

Magnus Carlsen has clinched his seventh title at the Norway Chess tournament held in Stavanger, reinforcing his dominance in the prestigious event. The final day was filled with tension, particularly for India's D Gukesh, who was in contention for the championship until the very end. Unfortunately, he suffered a defeat against US Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana.

During the concluding round, Gukesh found himself in a challenging position but fought valiantly to equalize the match. However, with limited time remaining, he made a critical mistake that ultimately determined the outcome. With just two seconds left on his clock, Gukesh extended his hand in defeat, visibly distressed as he covered his face with his hands.

Absolute heartbreak for Gukesh as he'd rescued a draw against Caruana only to blunder at the very end!#NorwayChess pic.twitter.com/ruCepSQNEH

— chess24 (@chess24com) June 6, 2025

Carlsen faced another young Indian talent, Arjun Erigaisi, in a match where he struggled but managed to secure a draw. This result was enough to propel him to the top of the leaderboard with 16 points. Carlsen's consistent performance throughout the tournament, along with Gukesh's loss in the penultimate round, allowed the Norwegian to lift the trophy once again.

Fabiano Caruana's victory over Gukesh not only dashed the young player's hopes of winning the title but also elevated the American to second place with 15.5 points. Gukesh, who had been in contention until the last round, finished third with 14.5 points, while Arjun Erigaisi secured fifth place with 12.5 points in a tightly contested tournament.