Gukesh Beats Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025: Shocking Comeback Sends Chess World Wild!

Gukesh Defeats Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess 2025: Historic Comeback Stuns Chess World.

Stavanger, Norway – In a jaw-dropping turn of events at Norway Chess 2025, Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju scored his first-ever classical victory over chess legend Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic Round 6 showdown. The win, achieved from a near-lost position, has sent shockwaves through the chess community and reshaped the tournament standings.

Gukesh vs. Carlsen: The Epic Comeback

The highly anticipated clash between the reigning World Champion (Gukesh) and former World No. 1 (Carlsen) lived up to its hype. Carlsen, known for his endgame mastery, dominated the middlegame, with analysts declaring his position "winning" at multiple stages.

However, in a stunning twist:
✔ Carlsen faltered in time trouble, making a critical error with 44...f6?!
✔ Gukesh seized the opportunity, turning the tables in a razor-sharp endgame
✔ A knight blunder by Carlsen sealed the deal, with Gukesh converting brilliantly

Post-game, Gukesh admitted, "I was completely lost, but in classical chess, anything can happen."

Carlsen’s Rare Emotional Reaction

The usually unflappable Carlsen stunned spectators by slamming the board in frustration before resigning—a rare emotional outburst from the Norwegian superstar. The moment instantly went viral across chess social media.

Norway Chess 2025 Standings & Implications

With this victory:
🏆 Gukesh climbs to 3rd place (8.5 points)
🎯 Carlsen and Caruana remain joint leaders (9.5 points)
🔥 Tournament wide open with 4 rounds remaining

Why This Match Matters for Chess Fans

This game marks:
✅ First classical win for Gukesh vs Carlsen
✅ One of 2025's most dramatic chess comebacks
✅ A potential turning point in the Norway Chess tournament.