On Sunday, at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Gukesh pulled off a sensational victory, defeating hometown hero Carlsen in the classical format\u2014his first-ever win in a classical chess contest against the world No. 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Carlsen, playing with the white pieces, held the advantage for most of the game, exerting relentless pressure. But Gukesh, composed beyond his years, defended with surgical precision. As the tension escalated under the event\u2019s increment-based time control, a late blunder by Carlsen cracked the game open\u2014and Gukesh capitalized without hesitation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere was not much I could do. I just had to make the most of it,\u201d Gukesh said after the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI was making moves that were tricky for him, and luckily he got into a time scramble. One thing I\u2019ve learned from this tournament is that time scrambles can get out of control.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In trademark humility, he added: \u201cNinety-nine out of a hundred times, I would have lost. It\u2019s a lucky day.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Visibly frustrated, Carlsen slammed the chessboard and exited the arena swiftly. Gukesh, in contrast, celebrated quietly with his coach Grzegorz Gajewski, savoring a career-defining win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two had clashed earlier in the tournament\u2019s opening round, where Carlsen had edged out a win with his trademark endgame precision. This time, however, it was Gukesh who held his nerve when it mattered most.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Visibly frustrated, Carlsen slammed the chessboard and exited the arena swiftly. Gukesh, in contrast, celebrated quietly with his coach Grzegorz Gajewski, savoring a career-defining win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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