Gukesh Defeats Carlsen in Norway – Classical Chess Sensation!

Young Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical chess at the 2025 Norway Chess tournament, securing his first classical victory over the former world No. 1. Gukesh, the reigning world chess champion at just 19, capitalized on a rare mistake by Carlsen in the endgame and kept his composure under pressure to pull off the major upset. The win was especially significant as it came on Carlsen’s home turf and after Gukesh had lost to him earlier in the event.

Humbly calling it a "lucky day," Gukesh admitted he would lose "99 out of 100 times" against Carlsen. The Norwegian reacted with visible frustration, slamming the table and storming off after the loss—a stark contrast to Gukesh’s calm demeanor. Despite the emotional moment, Carlsen later praised Gukesh’s fighting spirit and energy, suggesting he would usually win on a normal day but acknowledging the young champion’s brilliance and optimism.

The victory placed Gukesh third in the Norway Chess standings, just behind Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana, further cementing his rise in the chess world.