Overview

• Dommaraju Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of Norway Chess, handing Carlsen his first classical-format loss to the 19-year-old.
• Carlsen had won their opening encounter but was overwhelmed by Gukesh’s aggressive play in their rematch.
• Frustrated by the upset, Carlsen slammed the table so forcefully that pieces fell before he left the playing hall.
• Gukesh, the reigning world champion, showcased the speed and precision that have defined his rise at the elite level.
• The result underscores Gukesh’s rising prominence in elite chess and signals a shift in tournament momentum.