Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2025 when he defeated former world number-1 and veteran Magnus Carlson in a classical match. This is Gukesh’s first win against Carlson in classical chess and is considered a major achievement in the chess world. After the match, Gukesh gave a very humble reaction, saying, “100 out of 99 I lose to Magnus, today was my lucky day.” This humility and spirit of self -consciousness won the hearts of sports lovers.
Karlson was in crisis during the match and he made a mistake, which was taken advantage of by Gukesh. As soon as the game ended, Carlson hit his hand on the table and went out without joining hands, causing a debate on social media about his sportsmanship. At the same time, Gukesh’s restrained response and gentleness appreciated the veterans. Chess Grandmaster Susan Polar tweeted, “Gukesh showed that the true champion remains humble even after victory.”
With this victory, Gukesh has moved up to third place in the table of the tournament, while Magnus Carlson and Fabiano Karuana remain jointly in the first place. This achievement of Gukesh is not only a milestone for his career, but it is also a symbol of the emerging era of Indian chess. This journey of this player who becomes a world champion at an early age can give India more pride in the coming years.
