Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 05 Jun 2025,Thursday Sports
During the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh achieved a historic victory over world number one Magnus Carlsen in a classical game. This marked Gukesh's first classical win against Carlsen, who had previously dominated their encounters. The match was intense, with Carlsen making a rare blunder under time pressure, leading to Gukesh's win. Carlsen's frustration was evident as he slammed the table post-defeat, an uncharacteristic display from the seasoned champion. Following the loss, Carlsen expressed doubts about continuing in classical chess, citing a lack of motivation for the traditional format. Gukesh, upon hearing Carlsen's remarks, was visibly shocked, emphasizing the significance of classical chess and expressing hope that Carlsen would reconsider his stance. (PC: NDTV)
