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Gukesh, the youngest world champion in chess history, took over the Internet after defeating Magnus Carlsen, five-time world champion, in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 tournament. The match spanned 62 moves and lasted over four hours. After his defeat, Carlsen slammed the table in frustration before shaking Gukesh’s hand. As he exited, the Norwegian chess Grandmaster also gave the young Indian Grandmaster a pat on the back.
In a strong tribute, industrialist Anand Mahindra lauded India’s young Grandmaster for his poised victory over Magnus Carlsen, highlighting the striking contrast between Gukesh’s quiet confidence and Carlsen’s emotional outburst. Sharing a video of Carlsen angrily slamming his fist on the table after the loss in their classical match at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Mahindra wrote on X, “Carlsen’s visible frustration at the end wasn’t just a tantrum — it was the greatest compliment the World Champion could receive from the GOAT. No fist pump. No smirk. Gukesh didn’t need one. His silence roared louder than Carlsen’s exit.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several Union ministers, applauded reigning World Champion Gukesh on Monday. Commending Gukesh’s performance, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “An exceptional achievement by Gukesh! Congratulations to him for triumphing over the very best. His first-ever win against Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 showcases his brilliance and dedication. Wishing him continued success in the journey ahead.”
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Meanwhile, after his defeat, Carlsen reflected on his loss to D Gukesh, admitting a growing sense of disillusionment with classical chess. For perhaps the first time, the Norwegian Grandmaster appeared to be questioning himself. Speaking to TV 2 Sport in a clip shared by Norway Chess on social media, Carlsen said, “I generally feel good in this tournament, I just don’t think it’s fun to play anymore, and that’s the problem. I’m sitting there in the middle of the game, thinking that I have the same position as I had so many times. It’s just moving slowly.”
