Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh stunned World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen with a dramatic victory in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025.

This marked Gukesh's first classical win over the five-time world champion, placing him among the elite few to have defeated Carlsen on such a prestigious stage.

Key Points:

• D Gukesh became only the second Indian, after Praggnanandhaa, to defeat Magnus Carlsen in a classical game at Norway Chess.
• The win came after Carlsen made a critical blunder in the endgame, allowing Gukesh to turn a difficult position into victory.
• Carlsen reacted emotionally, slamming the table and leaving without a press briefing.
• The win has boosted Gukesh’s standing in the tournament, keeping him in close contention with the leaders.
• The tournament is still underway, with Fabiano Caruana currently leading the standings.