Gukesh Expresses Surprise Following Spectacular Win Against Magnus Carlsen
The Unprecedented Triumph of D. Gukesh: Dethroning Magnus Carlsen
Meet Dommaraju Gukesh, the Indian chess prodigy who stunned the world of chess by defeating its current kingpin, Magnus Carlsen, in the Norway Chess 2025 event. Born on May 29, 2006, in Chennai, Gukesh rose to fame by becoming the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion at a remarkably young age [1][4].
Although Carlsen, a five-time world champion, was dominating the match for the most part, Gukesh capitalized on a crucial mistake made by Carlsen under time pressure, securing a historic victory against the Norwegian during a classic match for the first time in his career.
Carlsen expressed his frustration with his lapse in judgment as Gukesh claimed victory, slamming his fist on the table before extending a congratulatory hand to the Young Indian maestro. Gukesh, on the other hand, seemed more stunned than triumphant, pacing around the stage in disbelief at his remarkable feat [2].
Interestingly, Gukesh is only the second Indian player to best Carlsen in this prestigious competition. His impressive career boasts victories over other top-ranked players such as Fabiano Caruana and Ding Liren, as well as a spot among the top 10 rated players in the world before turning 18 [2][3].
In summary, the Norway Chess 2025 event showcased a new rising star on the global chess stage in the form of Dommaraju Gukesh, who dethroned the reigning champion, Magnus Carlsen, in a match that will surely go down in history.
Dominarraju Gukesh, the victor of the historic match against Magnus Carlsen in the Norway Chess 2025 event, has made a name for himself in various sports arenas, not just chess. His renowned success extends to defeating other top-ranked players such as Fabiano Caruana and Ding Liren, earning him a spot among the world's top 10 rated players under the age of 18.
