Gukesh Dommaraju Defeats Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025
At the Norway Chess tournament 2025 held at Stavanger, Gukesh Dommaraju, the 19-year-old Indian World Champion has won against five time world champion Magnus Carlsen. This win is a significant milestone for Gukesh as well as for the entire nation.
The match was intensely contested, with Carlsen initially holding the advantage. But a rare mistake allowed Gukesh to snatch the opportunity and clinch the game. Carlsen’s frustration was so visible that was captured on camera and the clip gained a lot of attention online where he knocked over the pieces. His action sparked a discussion about sportsmanship and the intense pressure.
Throughout the entire match, Gukesh was calm and collected which drew admiration from fans and fellow players. On his victory, Gukesh said, “First classical win against Magnus, I mean, not the way I wanted it to be, but OK, I’ll take it.”
The British grandmaster, David Howell, praised Gukesh’s victory and the game as well. He shared his view on X, “Focus. Brilliance. Raw passion, anger, shock. Elation. Sportsmanship. This moment had it all,”
The triumph adds to Gukesh’s impressive list of achievements including his historic win at the 2024 World Chess Championship. In this tournament, he was the youngest undisputed champion in history.
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