Gukesh Stuns Carlsen at Norway Chess
Gukesh's win over Carlsen has sent shockwaves through the chess community, with many praising his skill and determination. As the tournament comes to a close, all eyes will be on Gukesh and Carlsen as they battle it out for the top spot, along with Nakamura, who is still in contention for the title.
Magnus Carlsen, the world's top-ranked chess player, lost to 19-year-old Indian chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, highlighting Gukesh's growing reputation and Carlsen's continued dominance at the age of 34. Gukesh capitalized on a late blunder by Carlsen to win the match, making him the second Indian to beat Carlsen in the tournament, after R Praggnanandhaa.
The match was notable for Carlsen's post-game reaction, slamming the table in frustration after losing a knight, which led to a frantic endgame. Gukesh, considered one of the game's brightest young stars, expressed shock at winning the game, which he described as "clearly lost" at one point. Carlsen praised Gukesh's fighting qualities and optimism, saying it was bigger than the quality of his moves.
In the latest round of Norway Chess, Carlsen and Gukesh won their classical games, setting up a thrilling final round. The top three players are separated by only two points, making the final round crucial. Carlsen leads the standings, followed closely by Gukesh and Nakamura, who is still in contention for first place.
The final round of Norway Chess will take place on Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. ET / 17:00 CEST / 8:30 p.m. IST, and fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome. With Gukesh's recent victory over Carlsen, he has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the chess world, and his performance in the final round will be closely watched.