Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Gukesh's Moment: Beating Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess
In the Norway Chess tournament, D. Gukesh, a young chess player, had a memorable moment by defeating the world's top player, Magnus Carlsen.
When asked about his favorite part of the tournament, Gukesh pointed to this victory, which even Carlsen agreed was a highlight.
Despite Gukesh's loss to Fabiano Caruana, which led to Carlsen winning the tournament, the win over Carlsen stood out.
Carlsen, who was visibly upset after the loss, ultimately won the tournament, while Gukesh finished third.
This game was the highlight for both Gukesh and Carlsen.
Magnus Carlsen won his seventh Norway Chess title.
D. Gukesh's favorite moment was beating Carlsen.
Carlsen agreed that Gukesh's win was a highlight.
Gukesh lost to Fabiano Caruana.
Carlsen was visibly upset after losing to Gukesh in round six.
- Who
- D. Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Arjun Erigaisi
- What
- Gukesh highlighted his win over Carlsen; Carlsen won Norway Chess 2025.
- When
- June 9, 2025
- Where
- Norway
- Why
- Gukesh defeated Carlsen in the tournament.
- Tournament
- Norway Chess 2025
- Tournament Winner
- Magnus Carlsen
- Second Place
- Fabiano Caruana
- Third Place
- D. Gukesh
- Key Match
- Gukesh defeated Carlsen