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The chess world No. 1 is dethroned. Who takes the crown now?
2025/06/04, 20:16
The 19-year-old world champion Gukesh defeated Carlsen in classical chess for the first time at a tournament in Norway. The victory came as a surprise – the Indian himself called it a "lucky day."
Indian prodigy D. Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical chess at the 2025 Norway tournament, marking his first classical win over the former world No. 1. The 19-year-old capitalized on a rare mistake by Carlsen. Despite the loss, Carlsen later praised Gukesh's fighting spirit. This victory secured third place, highlighting Gukesh's rise in the chess world.
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