June 1, 2025 – Stavanger, Norway

In a dramatic Round 6 encounter at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, 19-year-old Indian prodigy and reigning World Champion D. Gukesh achieved his first classical victory over former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.

♟️ Match Highlights

• Opening Moves: Gukesh played with the white pieces, while Carlsen had black.
• Game Dynamics: Carlsen maintained a strong position for most of the game. However, under time pressure, he blundered with the move 52...Ne2+, allowing Gukesh to capitalize and secure the win.
• Emotional Aftermath: A visibly frustrated Carlsen reacted by slamming the table and exiting the venue without addressing the media.

🇮🇳 Gukesh's Perspective

Post-match, Gukesh displayed humility, stating:

"99 out of 100 times I would lose. Just a lucky day."

His coach praised Gukesh's resilience and tactical skill, highlighting his ability to turn the game around from a challenging position.

🌍 Significance of the Victory

• Historic Achievement: Gukesh becomes only the second Indian player, after R. Praggnanandhaa, to defeat Carlsen in this prestigious tournament.
• Tournament Standings: With this win, Gukesh climbs to third place with 8.5 points, just one point behind co-leaders Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
• Symbolic Shift: This victory underscores the rising dominance of Indian chess on the global stage.

📹 Relive the Moment

For those who missed the live action, here's a video capturing the intense final moments of the match:

(1107) The greatest chess finish ever | Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen | Norway Chess 2025 - YouTube