Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Carlsen Reflects on Gukesh Loss, Contemplates Chess Future
After losing to D. Gukesh in a chess match, Magnus Carlsen talked about the game.
Carlsen admitted that Gukesh played well and deserved the win.
He also mentioned that on a normal day, he would have won.
Carlsen is now considering playing less classical chess because he doesn't enjoy it as much, and he prefers faster formats.
He did not rule out stepping back from classical chess entirely.
Magnus Carlsen lost to D. Gukesh in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament.
Carlsen praised Gukesh's fighting qualities and resilience.
Carlsen admitted he blundered under time pressure.
Carlsen is reconsidering his future in classical chess.
Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura had a draw in Round 7 but Carlsen won the tie-break.
- Who
- Magnus Carlsen and D. Gukesh
- What
- Magnus Carlsen reflected on his loss to D. Gukesh and his future in classical chess.
- When
- June 1st, Round 6 of Norway Chess tournament
- Where
- Norway Chess tournament
- Why
- Carlsen blundered under time pressure, leading to his loss against Gukesh.
- Round 6 Winner
- D. Gukesh
- Tournament
- Norway Chess
- Carlsen's Age
- 34
- Carlsen's Title
- Five-time world champion
Sources
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