Published on: June 2, 2025 | Updated: June 2, 2025
By: JankariNow News Desk
Stavanger, Norway:
In a dramatic showdown at Norway Chess 2025, India’s 19-year-old chess prodigy D. Gukesh pulled off a sensational win against World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in a classical format for the first time. The tension-filled encounter ended with Carlsen visibly frustrated — slamming the table before storming out.
🔥 Gukesh Shocks Carlsen in Round 6
Gukesh, who had lost to Carlsen in the tournament opener, bounced back with composure and brilliance. Despite being at a disadvantage for most of the match, he seized a rare blunder from Carlsen during a time scramble and sealed the game after 62 powerful moves.
This marks Gukesh’s first classical victory over Carlsen, a historic feat for any chess player — especially one just 19 years old.
😡 Carlsen’s Outburst Goes Viral
Magnus Carlsen’s reaction became one of the biggest talking points of the event. As cameras rolled, he slammed the table in visible frustration, skipping the post-match press meet. The video has since gone viral across social media platforms.
📊 Standings Update: Gukesh in Third Place
With this thrilling victory, Gukesh climbs to 8.5 points, placing third in the standings, just behind Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, who are tied with 9.5 points each. The battle for the top spot is heating up as the tournament enters its final rounds.
🗣️ Coach Gajewski on Gukesh’s Confidence
Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh’s coach, said:
“This win gives Gukesh a huge pump of confidence. Once you’ve done it, you know you can do it again.”
He also added that this moment could inspire many young Indian players, as it proves that even the greatest can be challenged with focus and grit.
✅ Key Highlights:
- Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen in a classical game for the first time
- Carlsen slams table in frustration after the loss
- Gukesh rises to third place in Norway Chess 2025 standings
- Viral moment captures global attention
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