Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36pm on 03 Jun 2025,Tuesday Sports
Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh expressed surprise after Magnus Carlsen revealed he might step away from classical chess following his defeat in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. “I did not see that coming… it’s a bit sad for the others, but it’s his decision,” Gukesh said after hearing the news. Carlsen, frustrated by a late blunder that handed Gukesh victory, questioned his motivation, saying, “Why am I doing this?” Though he praised Gukesh’s fighting spirit, Carlsen admitted he no longer enjoys the classical format and may focus on blitz or rapid, hinting at a major shift in his career. (PC:
