D Gukesh Defeats Magnus Carlsen – Norway Chess 2025

Current Context: At the Norway Chess 2025 held in Stavanger, 19-year-old Indian GM D Gukesh scored his first classical win over World Champion Magnus Carlsen, marking a career milestone.

ABOUT :

• Tournament:
  • Norway Chess is an annual elite classical chess event, featuring top-rated GMs.
  • Venue: Stavanger, Norway; format includes round-robin classical
• D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen:
  • D Gukesh: Age 19, India’s second-youngest GM, known for dynamic play.
  • Magnus Carlsen: Reigning World No. 1, five-time world champion.
• Result: Gukesh triumphed in the classical time control game—his first classical victory over Carlsen.