In a stunning turn of events at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, India’s rising star D. Gukesh achieved a historic victory by defeating former world champion Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the championship.
The 19-year-old grandmaster played with remarkable precision and confidence, besting Carlsen in a tightly contested 62-move game. Carlsen initially held the advantage, but Gukesh’s calculated and aggressive play in the endgame turned the tables, leading to a dramatic win. The moment of Carlsen’s visible frustration—striking his hand on the chess table—was captured on camera and has since gone viral on social media.
This victory was particularly significant for Gukesh, who had lost to Carlsen just a few weeks earlier. With this win, he not only avenged that defeat but also cemented his position among the world’s elite players.
Gukesh now stands third in the tournament rankings with 8.5 points, trailing only Carlsen and American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, who lead with 9.5 points each. His performance marks a significant milestone for Indian chess, as this is the second time in two years that an Indian player has defeated Carlsen at the prestigious Norway Chess Championship.