Gukesh's Chess Victory Sparks Celebration Amidst Controversy
The tournament's outcome was marked by surprising turns of events, including Caruana's missed winning moves and Gukesh's dramatic victory over Carlsen. As the chess community continues to buzz with excitement, players are already looking forward to the next challenge, with Nakamura satisfied with his classical chess score and potential qualification for the FIDE Candidates Tournament.
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh's win over Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 sent shockwaves through the chess community, but the victory was marred by racist comments on social media targeting Gukesh's nationality. Despite the online backlash, Gukesh's grandfather defended Carlsen's behavior, highlighting the significance of his grandson's achievement.
The match itself was a dramatic turn of events, with Gukesh capitalizing on a rare error by Carlsen to seal the victory in Round 6. However, Carlsen ultimately won his seventh Norway Chess title after a stunning final round, edging out Fabiano Caruana and Gukesh. The women's tournament saw Anna Muzychuk take the title, leapfrogging Humpy Koneru in the final round after winning the armageddon game.
Carlsen praised his opponents, saying that every single one of them has clear flaws in their game. He also expressed relief and enjoyment at winning the title. Gukesh, who finished third, had a rollercoaster event, scoring 0.5/5 with the black pieces but 4.5/5 with the white pieces. He was disappointed with his loss to Caruana but took consolation in his overall performance.
The Norway Chess tournament was held from May 26 to June 6 in Stavanger, featuring Open and Women's six-player tournaments with equal prize funds. The event saw intense competition, with players facing each other twice at classical chess and armageddon. Despite the controversy surrounding Gukesh's win, the tournament was a resounding success, showcasing the best of chess talent from around the world.