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In a stunning turn of events at Norway Chess 2025, 19-year-old D Gukesh secured his first-ever classical victory over former world number one Magnus Carlsen. Gukesh's remarkable win not only elevated him to third place in the tournament standings but also made him the second Indian player to defeat Carlsen, following in the footsteps of Praggnanandhaa. Despite holding an upper hand early in the match, Carlsen's frustration was evident post-defeat as he banged the table in disbelief. Gukesh's grandfather expressed immense pride, emphasizing the young player's aspiration to become the world’s top-ranked player.

Key Points: Gukesh Shocks Carlsen with Historic Win at Norway Chess 2025

  • Gukesh defeats Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025, marking a historic first
  • Second Indian to beat Carlsen in tournament, following Praggnanandhaa
  • Gukesh rises to third position in standings with 8.5 points
  • Carlsen shows frustration post-defeat hinting at missed opportunities
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His aim is to become number one....: Gukesh's grandfather after grandson's win over Carlsen at Norway Chess

D Gukesh makes history beating Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess, as his grandfather beams with pride.

"His aim is to become number 1. This is one of the proudest moments. - Shankar Rajesh"

Chennai, June 2

Following D Gukesh's stunning win over Magnus Carlsen in round six of the ongoing Norway Chess, his grandfather Shankar Rajesh expressed pride at his win and spoke on former world number one's post-match outburst which saw him bang the table aggressively after the loss.

Gukesh pulled off a stunning victory against the former world number one in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 tournament, turning the game around from a losing position on Sunday. This marked Gukesh's first-ever classical win over the Norwegian grandmaster. The 19-year-old also became the second Indian player to beat Carlsen in the competition's history after Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.

Speaking after the game to ANI, Gukesh's grandfather, Shankar Rajesh, said, "We are very proud of him. He is improving day by day. His aim is to become number 1. This is one of the proudest moments, beating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen."

On Carlsen's post-match outburst, which saw him bang the table out of frustration and send some pieces falling down, Shankar said that it is natural.

He added further on Gukesh's win: "One of Gukesh's major achievements is that he has now beaten Magnus Carlsen as well. There is no pressure on him now. He will be relaxed and he will be practising..."

Gukesh's former coach, Vishnu Prasanna, the 33rd grandmaster from India, told ANI, "I have been coaching for many years now... About yesterday's game, things did not look good for Gukesh in the beginning, but under pressure, he turned out better than Magnus. There were too many twists and turns. It was a very exciting match, and I am happy he won..."

On Carlsen's outburst, he said, "That has happened a few times before. The game was tense and had ups and downs. Probably Carlsen was lamenting his mischances. It was just a lot of passion there..."

Carlsen had an upper hand over Gukesh for most of the time in the match, but in the end, he couldn't control his nerves, and the teenager turned the tables around and went on to win the match. With this win, D Gukesh jumped to third spot in the Norway Chess 2025 points table with 8.5 points, and now he is just one point behind Carlsen and American Fabiano Caruana.

Earlier on May 27, the marquee clash of Round One at Norway Chess 2025 lived up to expectations as Carlsen launched a classic king hunt to defeat reigning World Champion D Gukesh in a thrilling encounter. This was their first classical match since Gukesh won the world title, and it also marked Carlsen's return to individual classical chess after nearly a year.

- ANI

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Priya K.
What a proud moment for Indian chess! 🇮🇳 Gukesh's victory shows how far we've come in this sport. Remember when Vishy Anand was our only hope? Now we have multiple world-class players. The future is bright! #ChessBoom
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Rahul S.
Carlsen's table-banging shows how much pressure Gukesh put on him! The Norwegian isn't used to losing to young players. This win will do wonders for Gukesh's confidence. Next target - world no.1 ranking!
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Arjun M.
Chennai is truly becoming the chess capital of India. First Vishy, then Praggu, now Gukesh - all from the same city! Must be something in the filter coffee there ☕
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Sneha P.
While we celebrate Gukesh's win, let's not forget the gracious way his grandfather handled Carlsen's outburst. That's true sportsmanship - understanding the opponent's frustration rather than criticizing it.
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Vikram J.
The best part? Gukesh turned around a losing position! That's the mark of a champion - never giving up. Reminds me of his comeback in the World Championship. This boy has nerves of steel.
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Neha R.
I hope schools across India take note - chess should be part of the curriculum. Look at how it develops strategic thinking and patience. Our kids need more of this instead of just cramming for exams!
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Karthik D.
Respect to Carlsen though - he's the one who made chess

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