Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Chess World Reacts to Carlsen's Loss, Modi's Support for Chess
After losing to D. Gukesh in a chess match, Magnus Carlsen got very upset.
He slammed the table and expressed doubts about playing classical chess in the future.
Experts, including Viswanathan Anand, believe Carlsen's reaction shows he felt challenged by a younger player and that he had lost from a winning position.
Another chess figure praised the Prime Minister of India for supporting chess, highlighting the growing interest in the sport.
Magnus Carlsen lost to D. Gukesh in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament.
Carlsen reacted strongly to the loss, expressing frustration and uncertainty about his future in classical chess.
Viswanathan Anand believes Carlsen felt challenged and wanted to 'draw a line in the sand.'
Susan Polgar praised PM Modi for supporting Indian chess players and athletes.
Gukesh, after his win, tied for third place in the tournament.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen, D. Gukesh, Viswanathan Anand, Susan Polgar, Narendra Modi
- What
- Carlsen lost to Gukesh and displayed strong negative emotions; PM Modi and Susan Polgar's comments on chess.
- When
- During Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament.
- Where
- Norway Chess tournament
- Why
- Carlsen's frustration at losing to Gukesh, potentially feeling challenged by a younger player and losing a winning position; PM Modi supports Indian chess players.
- Event
- Norway Chess tournament
- Players Involved
- Magnus Carlsen, D. Gukesh
- Carlsen's Reaction
- Frustration, table-slamming, doubt about classical chess
- Expert Commentary
- Viswanathan Anand's analysis
- Political Involvement
- PM Modi's support for Indian chess
Sources
Gukesh, Erigaisi in title contention as Norway Chess enters crucial phase
D Gukesh's "Shocked" Reaction As Magnus Carlsen Says He Will Quit Classical Chess
Gukesh's "Shocked" Reaction As Carlsen Says He Will Quit Classical Chess
Carlsen wanted to draw some line in the sand by beating Gukesh in Norway Chess: Anand
Magnus Carlsen wanted to draw line in sand by beating D Gukesh: Viswanathan Anand
Susan Polgar praises PM Modi for continuous support to D Gukesh
Norway Chess: Anand explains Carlsen's meltdown against Gukesh; says 'Carlsen wanted to draw a line in the sand'
