Archive · 29 May 2025
Arjun Beats Gukesh at Norway Chess, Extends Head-to-Head Record
In the Norway Chess tournament, Erigaisi Arjun won against D. Gukesh.
Gukesh, who is the world champion, was upset after the match.
Arjun has now won six classical games against Gukesh.
The article also notes that India has several strong chess players in the top rankings.
Erigaisi Arjun defeated D. Gukesh in the Norway Chess tournament.
Gukesh has lost to Arjun in all of their classical chess matches.
Arjun's win was in the second round of the Norway Chess tournament.
Gukesh lost after a bishop move in the endgame.
Four Indian players are in the world's top 12 in the May 2025 FIDE rating.
- Who
- Erigaisi Arjun and D. Gukesh.
- What
- Erigaisi Arjun defeated D. Gukesh in the Norway Chess tournament.
- When
- During the Norway Chess tournament.
- Where
- Stavanger, Norway.
- Why
- Gukesh lost due to a dubious bishop move.
- Winner
- Erigaisi Arjun
- Loser
- D. Gukesh
- Tournament
- Norway Chess tournament
- Arjun's Wins
- 6-0
- Indian Players
- World's Top 12
Sources
Arjun Erigaisi Defeats D Gukesh As World Champion Suffers Second Successive Loss In Norway Chess
Arjun Erigaisi hands D Gukesh second straight defeat at Norway Chess
Norway Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats D Gukesh to show why he is master of endgame
Arjun Erigaisi hands world champion Gukesh second defeat in two days in Norway Chess
Erigaisi hands world champion Gukesh second defeat in two days in Norway Chess