Gukesh Shocks Carlsen with First Classical Win at Norway Chess

The 19-year-old World Champion seizes a dramatic comeback victory over Carlsen, tightening the race in Stavanger.

D Gukesh takes down Magnus in classical for the first time making India proud. / X/@NorwayChess

In a dramatic showdown at the 2025 Norway Chess tournament, 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh defeated former World Champion Magnus Carlsen in classical time control for the first time in his career.

Carlsen had the upper hand for much of the game, but under severe time pressure, he blundered in the endgame and allowed Gukesh to stage a stunning comeback. With this win, Gukesh picks up 3 points under the tournament’s scoring system and climbs to third place, just behind Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.

The match on June.1 ended tensely, with Carlsen visibly frustrated. He slammed the table and made a swift exit. The moment quickly went viral, fueling discussions online about the pressures of elite competition and sportsmanship.

Gukesh, who recently became the youngest World Champion in history, continues to prove that he belongs at the very top. The latest result could mark the beginning of a new era in world chess.

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