D Gukesh pulled off a stunning comeback at Norway Chess 2025, defeating World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in their classical match for the first time. The 18-year-old, who had been on the back foot for much of the endgame, turned the tables after a rare blunder from Carlsen, denying the Norwegian what looked like a certain victory and marking a breakthrough moment in his young career.
Carlsen was visibly shaken by the unexpected loss, slamming his hand on the table with such force that the chess pieces scattered. The intense moment shocked commentators and fans alike, quickly going viral online.
Despite his frustration, Carlsen managed to regain his composure and shook hands with World Champion Gukesh, who looked equally stunned by his first classical victory against the Norwegian legend. Still trying to process the win, the young Indian Grandmaster rose slowly, dazed and in disbelief.
As Carlsen made his way off the stage, he gave Gukesh a reassuring pat on the back before departing.
With these results, Carlsen and Caruana now share the overall lead in the tournament standings.
The two remaining classical games, Yi Wei against Arjun Erigaisi and Fabiano Caruana against Hikaru Nakamura, ended in hard-fought draws. Erigaisi and Caruana triumphed in their Armageddon games, earning the crucial extra points.
Anna Muzychuk And Humpy Koneru Share The Lead At Norway Chess Women
The Norway Chess Women’s tournament saw another intense day with three Armageddon games after the classical games ended in draws.
Anna Muzychuk, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Wenjun Ju prevailed in their Armageddon games. As the tournament progresses, Muzychuk and Humpy Koneru now share the top spot on the leaderboard, promising a fierce battle ahead in the coming rounds.
