MAGNUS CARLSEN WINS
Gukesh blunders against Caruana as Carlsen wins Norway Chess for seventh time
Magnus Carlsen secured his seventh Norway Chess title after Fabiano Caruana's victory over D Gukesh in the final round. Carlsen drew with Arjun Erigaisi, finishing with 16 points. In the women's section, Anna Muzychuk claimed the title despite an Armageddon loss to R. Vaishali, while Koneru Humpy finished third after drawing with Ju Wenjun.
Magnus Carlsen faces Gukesh in final round at Stavanger amid possible classical chess exit
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen prepares for a decisive final-round clash against Gukesh Dommaraju at the 2024 Norway Chess tournament in Stavanger. After a rare classical loss to Gukesh, Carlsen hinted at stepping back from classical chess. The tournament remains open with Nakamura and Caruana also in contention
Magnus Carlsen wanted to draw some line in the sand by beating Gukesh in Norway Chess: Viswanathan Anand
Viswanathan Anand commented on Magnus Carlsen's emotional outburst after his loss to Gukesh in Norway Chess, suggesting Carlsen felt challenged by the young world champion contender. Anand believes Carlsen desperately wanted to win and establish his dominance. He also mentioned that FIDE might discuss the incident, balancing concerns about player behavior with the potential for increased attention to the sport.
Norway Chess 2025: Social media erupts after Gukesh’s win over Carlsen sparks racist remarks
Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh's victory over Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 sparked both celebration and controversy. Carlsen's frustrated reaction went viral, but the win was overshadowed by racist comments targeting Gukesh's nationality on social media. Despite the online backlash, Gukesh's grandfather defended Carlsen's behavior, highlighting the significance of his grandson's achievement.
Anand Mahindra hails Gukesh's composure after Carlsen's table slam: 'His silence roared louder'
Industrialist Anand Mahindra lauded Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh. He praised Gukesh's composed win against Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Mahindra highlighted Carlsen's frustration and Gukesh's silent reaction. Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, secured his first classical win against Carlsen. Despite the loss, Carlsen leads the tournament.
Gukesh turns tables; Carlsen bangs one after Indian triumphs in Norway Chess showdown
D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in a classical game at the Norway Chess Tournament, capitalizing on Carlsen's blunder and time scramble. This victory propelled Gukesh to third place, just one point behind the leaders, Carlsen and Caruana. In the women's section, R Vaishali triumphed over Koneru Humpy in an Armageddon tie-break.
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'I've also banged a lot of tables': Gukesh reacts to Carlsen’s Norway Chess meltdown
D. Gukesh, India's chess prodigy, achieved a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, marking his first classical win against the former world number one. Gukesh capitalised on Carlsen's late-game missteps, turning a near-certain loss into a remarkable triumph. This win propelled Gukesh to third place in the tournament, just behind Carlsen and Caruana.
Watch Video: Magnus Carlsen punches table after shock defeat to Gukesh
In a stunning turn of events at Norway Chess 2025, Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, marking his first classical win against the champion. Carlsen, visibly frustrated, reacted strongly after a crucial endgame blunder allowed Gukesh's comeback. This victory follows R Praggnanandhaa's 2024 win, highlighting India's rising chess prowess.
Erigaisi hands world champion Gukesh second defeat in two days in Norway Chess
In Norway Chess, Arjun Erigaisi defeated D Gukesh. Hikaru Nakamura stunned Magnus Carlsen in the Armageddon tie-break. Erigaisi and Nakamura are now joint leaders. Anna Muzychuk won against Koneru Humpy in the women's section. Lei Tingjie and Ju Wenjun won their Armageddon games. The tournament witnessed intense competition and surprising results. Indian players faced mixed fortunes in the event.
World Champion Gukesh ready for another challenge along with Erigaisi
D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi are set to lead India's challenge at the Norway Chess tournament, facing formidable opponents like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. Koneru Humpy and R Vaishali will represent India in the women's section.
Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen faces showdown against 'the world.' Will it end in a draw?
Magnus Carlsen is currently engaged in a unique online chess match against 140,000 players worldwide, a game that may surprisingly end in a draw. This freestyle match, hosted on a major chess website, features shuffled pieces and allows Team World to force a draw with three checks.
Gukesh in different position as world champ because Magnus Carlsen is there: Kasparov
Garry Kasparov acknowledges D Gukesh's world championship win but notes Magnus Carlsen's perceived superiority. Kasparov emphasizes that Gukesh, unlike himself, doesn't currently hold the title of undisputed best player. He also attributes Ding Liren's loss to post-COVID struggles, praising Gukesh's performance and potential for future growth, while also acknowledging the influence of Viswanathan Anand on India's chess players.
Magnus Carlsen star attraction at next month's Tata Steel Chess India
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen will headline the sixth edition of Tata Steel Chess India, taking place from November 13 to 17. This marks Carlsen's second appearance in the tournament. A strong Indian contingent, including Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa, will also compete alongside top global players. The event features both 'Open' and women's categories, with equal prize money and a format of rapid and blitz games.
You're on a roll: Gautam Adani lauds Praggnanandhaa for beating top-two ranked players at Norway Chess
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani praised Indian teen chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa for defeating world number one Magnus Carlsen and world number two Fabiano Caruana at Norway Chess.
M&M's Anand Mahindra shares Praggnanandhaa's checkmate swagger walk as he topples world No. 2 Fabiano Caruana
After defeating the world's number two chess player, R Praggnanandhaa was captured on video walking with confidence, taking pictures with fans, and signing autographs. The video, shared on Twitter by Mahindra & Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, was captioned, "Now, it was the world #2 in the bag..."
Norway Chess: R Pragananadhaa stuns world number two, achieves unique feat in classical chess
Indian teenage chess sensation R Pragananadhaa has continued his dominance in the Norway Chess competition, defeating world number two player Fabiano Caruana in round five. This victory has brought him into the top ten of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Rankings. Pragananadhaa had previously defeated Magnus Carlsen in round three. In round 4, Praggnanandhaa faced Hikaru Nakamura, who played flawlessly and secured a convincing victory. Pragg's sister Vaishali continued her dominant performance by defeating Pia Cramling, extending her lead to 8.5 points.
Praggnanandhaa beats Carlsen but remains third in Superbet chess
Carlsen notably mentioned that his nervous system had collapsed following his second-round loss against Praggnanandhaa. The world number one ended with six points out of nine, which is by all standards a decent result but following his loss to the Indian he blundered again and went down to Abdusattorov from a winning position.
Chess World Cup Final: Deconstructing Magnus Carlsen's winning strategy over Praggnanandhaa
Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian chess world champion, emerged victorious in the FIDE World Cup final against Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa. After a stalemate in the initial classical games, Carlsen won the tie-breaker in the Rapid format to claim his first World Cup title. Carlsen's strategic moves and understanding of the endgame proved decisive in securing his victory. Praggnanandhaa displayed impressive skill throughout the tournament, defeating top-ranked players and earning a spot in the prestigious Candidates Tournament.
Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Carlsen in World Cup final
Carlsen overcame a stiff challenge from his 18-year-old Indian opponent in the first tie-break game, winning it in 45 moves. He overcame the problems he encountered due to Praggnanandhaa's enterprising play to turn the tables and seize the advantage. The two classical games on Tuesday and Wednesday had ended in draws forcing the final to a tie-break.
This is no small feat: PM Modi leads wishes as Praggnanandhaa takes 2nd place at Chess World Cup
"We are proud of Praggnanandhaa for his remarkable performance at the FIDE World Cup! He showcased his exceptional skills and gave a tough fight to the formidable Magnus Carlsen in the finals," PM Modi wrote on 'X', formerly Twitter.
Gukesh, Erigaisi are very, very strong players: chess legend Viswanathan Anand
Commenting on Gukesh's stunning 29-move win over the Norwegian superstar Carlsen in the preliminary section of the ongoing Aimchess Rapid online tournament, the five-time world champion said it showed that players like him and Erigaisi are very strong and could compete against anybody on the other side of the board.
16-year-old Indian GM D Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen in Aimchess Rapid chess
Gukesh is 16 years 4 months 20 days while the previous record before his win was R Praggnanandhaa's 39-move victory over Carlsen in the Airthings Masters in February. Pragg was 16 years 6 months and 10 days old when he defeated the world No.1. The Indian on his part, was quoted as saying after the momentous win: "Beating Magnus is always special, but I was not very proud of that game."
D Gukesh: Youngest to beat World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen
D Gukesh - at 16 years 4 months 20 days - has became the youngest Indian player to defeat World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen
FTX Crypto Cup: India's Praggnanandhaa defeats 5-time World Chess Champion Carlsen, finishes 2nd
Praggnanandhaa, after defeating his opponent in the opening game of the championship, started with a winning streak in the championship. But after that, the 17-year-old suffered consecutive defeats to Jan-Krzystof Duda of Poland and Quang Liem Le of Vietnam. After winning the first game, Duda overtook Praggnanandhaa as the leader.
Teenage chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa beats world chess champion Magnus Carlsen thrice in a year
Praggnanandhaa earned his first victory against the world champion, when he was 16 in the eighth round of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament last February.
King to give up crown
The 31-year-old crushed Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi 7.5-3.5 in his fifth straight victorious title match last December. Carlsen has repeatedly hinted that, bored with a title he has held for nearly 10 years, he may give up his throne without a fight.
Lacking motivation, Carlsen not to defend title at 2023 World Chess Championship
Carlsen said he had met with representatives from The International Chess Federation (FIDE) to inform them of his decision in Madrid in connection to the Candidates Tournament -- which decides who gets a chance to challenge the world champion.
PM hails Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa's feat of beating Magnus Carlsen
Praggnanandhaa defeated Russia's Vladislav Artemiev in the 15th and final round of the preliminary phase of the Airthings Masters, an online rapid chess tournament, but missed out on qualifying for the quarterfinals.
Anand Mahindra finds life lesson in chess champ R Praggnanandhaa's victory; Sachin Tendulkar praises 16-yr-old for beating 'experienced & decorated' Carlsen
The 16-year old prodigy was hailed by many on the social media.
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