US EditionMagnus Carlsen Slams Table in Frustration After Shock Loss to World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in ‘Turnaround of the Year’ | News Channel 3-12
- Nineteen-Year-Old Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju secured a remarkable win against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen on Sunday during the Norway Chess event held in Stavanger in 2025.
- Gukesh overcame early setbacks and capitalized on a critical blunder by Carlsen, who initially dominated much of the match before losing composure.
- Carlsen reacted with an unexpected outburst, slamming his fist on the table, then apologized, shook Gukesh's hand, and left quickly without attending media duties.
- Gukesh secured a 3-0 victory, moving up to third in the tournament standings while Carlsen remained first with four rounds remaining; British grandmaster David Howell called it the 'turnaround of the year.'
- The win marked Gukesh's first classical victory over Carlsen, highlighting India's rise in chess and drawing noted praise from Indian ministers for his focus and resilience.
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Norway Chess: Gukesh's energy and fighting qualities earned him win, says Magnus Carlsen
D Gukesh stunned five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in the classical game in round six of the Norway Chess with a come-from-behind win. Despite being in a position to lose the game, Gukesh mounted a comeback and defeated the World No.1 in 62 moves after over four hours of intense play. A day after the clash, which also saw Carlsen hitting the table in anger, the Norwegian opened up on the defeat, saying Gukesh's energy and fighting qualitie…
‘His silence roared…’: Anand Mahindra calls ‘GOAT’ Carlsen's ‘tantrum’ a compliment for world champion Gukesh
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