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Gukesh Dommaraju, the reigning World Chess Champion, won his first classical game against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen during the Norway Chess tournament's sixth round. Gukesh's victory was celebrated by former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, who called it "a moment of triumph." Carlsen, frustrated by the endgame blunder, left the arena visibly upset, while Gukesh quietly savored the win. The game notably shifted when Gukesh capitalized on a time-scramble error by Carlsen, showcasing his strategic brilliance.

Key Points: Gukesh's Triumph Over Carlsen Applauded by Shikhar Dhawan

  • Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess round
  • Former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan praises Gukesh's win
  • Gukesh's strategic play led to Carlsen's endgame blunder
  • The victory marks Gukesh's first classical win over Carlsen
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Dhawan hails Gukesh's first classical win over Carlsen as 'a moment of triumph' 

Dhawan celebrates Gukesh's historic first classical chess win against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.

"A moment of triumph! Congratulations @DGukesh on beating World's No.1. - Shikhar Dhawan on X"

New Delhi, June 2

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has lauded reigning World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for his first-ever win in a classical chess against the world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen.

Gukesh pulled off a sensational victory, defeating hometown hero Carlsen in the classical format during the sixth round of the Norway Chess.

"A moment of triumph! Congratulations @DGukesh on beating World's No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of #NorwayChess! A incredible feat in your journey, here's for more to come," Dhawan posted on X.

Carlsen seemed to be on his way to extending his lead in Norway Chess 2025 by another three points with a second win against World Champion Gukesh. In a losing endgame, however, the 19-year-old Indian pounced on a blunder and turned the game around, winning it himself—his first classical win against Carlsen.

“There was not much I could do. I just had to make the most of it,” Gukesh said after the match. "I was making moves that were tricky for him, and luckily he got into a time scramble. One thing I’ve learned from this tournament is that time scrambles can get out of control.”

Visibly frustrated Carlsen slammed the chessboard and exited the arena. Gukesh, in contrast, celebrated quietly with his coach Grzegorz Gajewski, savouring a win.

Asked about this behavior, Gukesh later said that the reaction was understandable in context and even added: "I've also banged a lot of tables in my career!"

The two had clashed earlier in the tournament’s opening round, where Carlsen had edged out a win with his trademark endgame precision. This time it was Gukesh who held his nerve when it mattered most.

Norway Chess is one of the world's premier chess tournaments, bringing together the top male and female players in a distinctive 6-player double round-robin format.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What a proud moment for Indian chess! 🇮🇳 Gukesh's patience and composure against Carlsen's aggression shows the maturity beyond his 19 years. Chess is becoming our new cricket - first Pragg, now Gukesh making waves globally!
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Priya M.
Carlsen's reaction was quite unsportsmanlike though. Even if frustrated, a world champion should maintain decorum. Gukesh handled it with such grace - "I've also banged tables" shows his humility. That's why we love our Indian champions!
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Arjun S.
This win is special because it wasn't just luck - Gukesh capitalized on Carlsen's mistake under pressure. Reminds me of how Vishy Anand used to pounce on opportunities. The future of Indian chess is in safe hands! 🎉
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Shalini V.
Interesting to see Shikhar Dhawan cheering for chess! When cricketers start following chess this closely, you know the sport has arrived in India. Maybe we'll see chess players in ads with cricketers soon 😄
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Vikram J.
While celebrating Gukesh's win, let's not forget the years of systematic chess development in India. From small town academies to government support, this victory is a result of collective effort. More infrastructure needed though!
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Neha P.
The quiet celebration with his coach says everything about Gukesh's character. No showboating, just pure dedication. This is the kind of role model we need for our youth - focused, humble and fiercely talented!

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