🏆 Gukesh Beats Carlsen: A Stunning Comeback at Norway Chess 2025
D Gukesh, India’s teenage chess sensation and reigning World Champion, pulled off a miraculous comeback to defeat former World No.1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament. In a match where Gukesh was on the backfoot for most of the game, he showcased incredible resilience and tactical awareness to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
⚡ A Victory Against the Odds
Gukesh admitted that the win didn’t come the way he had hoped. “Not the way I wanted it to be, but okay, I will take it,” he told Chess.com. Carlsen dominated the board for the majority of the match, but as time pressure mounted, the 19-year-old Indian grandmaster found his moment.
“99 out of 100 times I would lose this game,” Gukesh admitted humbly. “But today, I got lucky.”
This win was Gukesh’s first classical victory over the Norwegian legend and only the second time an Indian player has beaten Carlsen in this tournament — after R Praggnanandhaa.
😤 Carlsen’s Emotional Outburst
The match ended in a rare emotional outburst from Carlsen. Frustrated by the loss, he banged the table, accidentally knocking over some pieces. Despite the outburst, Carlsen graciously shook Gukesh’s hand and patted him on the back, acknowledging the teenager’s incredible fightback.
Gukesh responded with maturity, understanding the frustration that came with such a high-stakes loss. “I have also banged a lot of tables in my career,” he said with a smile, showing his empathy and sportsmanship.
🔥 Coach’s Praise for the Teen Prodigy
Gukesh’s coach, Grandmaster Vishnu Prasanna, praised his student’s tenacity:
“He was aware that he was dead lost for so long, yet he kept fighting. The lower the time got, the more chances he created. He may not have expected to win, but he gave himself that chance, and that’s what matters.“
📈 Tournament Impact
With this stunning win, Gukesh climbed to third place in the Norway Chess 2025 standings with 8.5 points, now just one point behind leaders Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana. The victory not only boosts his chances in the tournament but also further solidifies his position as a serious force in modern chess.
🥇 A Rivalry Renewed
Just a week earlier, Carlsen had defeated Gukesh in Round 1 with a brilliant attacking game — his return to classical individual chess after a year. That match was also their first classical encounter since Gukesh claimed the world title. This latest result makes their rivalry one of the most exciting storylines in the chess world right now.
🔚 Final Thoughts
This victory is more than just a point on the leaderboard — it’s a powerful statement from the new generation. D Gukesh, just 19, has shown that he can not only play with the legends but also beat them — even when the odds are against him.
With nerves of steel, humility in victory, and a fire that refuses to burn out, Gukesh is fast becoming a symbol of Indian chess dominance on the global stage.
Stay tuned for more updates from Norway Chess 2025 — the tournament is heating up!
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