Archive · 27 May 2025
Carlsen Defeats Gukesh at Norway Chess, Erigaisi Wins
Magnus Carlsen beat D Gukesh in the Norway Chess tournament in a long game lasting over four hours.
Carlsen used a rare opening move.
Arjun Erigaisi won against Wei Yi in Armageddon after their first game was a draw.
Carlsen, who now plays in shorter formats, showed his skills in the classical format.
Erigaisi maintained an aggressive approach.
The tournament is important because it shows the skills of the top players.
Magnus Carlsen defeated D Gukesh in the opening round.
The game between Carlsen and Gukesh lasted over four hours and 56 moves.
Carlsen used the Jobava London opening.
Arjun Erigaisi beat Wei Yi in Armageddon after their game was drawn.
Erigaisi won in Armageddon despite a time disadvantage.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Wei Yi
- What
- Magnus Carlsen defeated D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi won against Wei Yi in the Norway Chess tournament.
- When
- Opening round
- Where
- Norway Chess tournament
- Why
- To compete in the Norway Chess tournament.
- Winner
- Magnus Carlsen
- Opponent
- D Gukesh
- Tournament
- Norway Chess
- Moves
- 56
- Erigaisi's Result
- Won in Armageddon
Sources
D Gukesh loses to Magnus Carlsen in thriller in Norway Chess opener
Magnus Carlsen Beats D Gukesh In Nerve-Wracking Opening Round Of Norway Chess
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen defeats D Gukesh in opening round
