Jun 2 2025, 11:28 PM, updated 7 months ago
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Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen furiously punched the table and bolted out of the room following a stunning defeat by world No. 5 Gukesh Dommaraju at Norway Chess.
Prodigious five-time World Chess Champion Carlsen, who seemed to have the upper hand during his sixth-round match against current world title holder and prodigy Gukesh, encountered an unexpected turnaround.
Even with a near-perfect accuracy of 98.7 per cent and a history of dominating at this tournament in recent years, Carlsen couldn't fend off the younger talent, who managed to push the game into a time scramble. The 34-year-old grandmaster made a catastrophic mistake that resulted in losing his knight and ultimately the match, leading to a loss for the typically unshakeable world No.1.
Carlsen, visibly agitated by the turn of events, slammed his fist, exclaimed "Oh my god", and stormed out after briefly shaking hands with Gukesh.
Meanwhile, the youthful Gukesh stood there trembling from the weight of his victory, watching the storied champion leave the room in a mix of disbelief and frustration, reports the Express.
Following the game, Gukesh modestly conceded: "I don't know what happened. There wasn't much I could do. It was just clearly lost... luckily, he got into a time scramble.
"Ninety-nine out of 100 times, I would lose. I mean, [it was] not the way I wanted it to be, but okay, I'll take it," adding his perception of the match as being "just a lucky day."
When quizzed on Carlsen's display of slamming the table, Gukesh was understanding and wittily retorted: "I've also banged a lot of tables in my career!"
The grandmaster's actions bred mixed reactions among fans online, with one noting: "Look at the frustration of Carlsen. Never seen such behaviour."
Another voiced: "It's high time Carlsen had learnt some manners." While a third chimed in: "He could've just acted well in the spirit of sportsmanship."
Still, there were those who sympathised with Carlsen's vexation, evidenced by one fan's remarks: "He's been champ for a very long time. His disappointment is understandable. My guess is that Magnus needs this. Champions need to be challenged to keep them sharp."
https://www.themirror.com/sport/other-sport...ess-1184588.ampProdigious five-time World Chess Champion Carlsen, who seemed to have the upper hand during his sixth-round match against current world title holder and prodigy Gukesh, encountered an unexpected turnaround.
Even with a near-perfect accuracy of 98.7 per cent and a history of dominating at this tournament in recent years, Carlsen couldn't fend off the younger talent, who managed to push the game into a time scramble. The 34-year-old grandmaster made a catastrophic mistake that resulted in losing his knight and ultimately the match, leading to a loss for the typically unshakeable world No.1.
Carlsen, visibly agitated by the turn of events, slammed his fist, exclaimed "Oh my god", and stormed out after briefly shaking hands with Gukesh.
Meanwhile, the youthful Gukesh stood there trembling from the weight of his victory, watching the storied champion leave the room in a mix of disbelief and frustration, reports the Express.
Following the game, Gukesh modestly conceded: "I don't know what happened. There wasn't much I could do. It was just clearly lost... luckily, he got into a time scramble.
"Ninety-nine out of 100 times, I would lose. I mean, [it was] not the way I wanted it to be, but okay, I'll take it," adding his perception of the match as being "just a lucky day."
When quizzed on Carlsen's display of slamming the table, Gukesh was understanding and wittily retorted: "I've also banged a lot of tables in my career!"
The grandmaster's actions bred mixed reactions among fans online, with one noting: "Look at the frustration of Carlsen. Never seen such behaviour."
Another voiced: "It's high time Carlsen had learnt some manners." While a third chimed in: "He could've just acted well in the spirit of sportsmanship."
Still, there were those who sympathised with Carlsen's vexation, evidenced by one fan's remarks: "He's been champ for a very long time. His disappointment is understandable. My guess is that Magnus needs this. Champions need to be challenged to keep them sharp."
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