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đź‘‘ Carlsen’s Frustration Continues
After his shocking loss to Gukesh, GM Magnus Carlsen bounced back slightly with an armageddon win over GM Hikaru Nakamura. But it wasn’t smooth sailing—Carlsen admitted, “I didn’t really want to be there,” referring to the classical game. His visible frustration over his previous blunder drew attention, even sparking debates online. Some supported him; others criticized the table slam.
Gukesh Pulls Off Another Miraculous Turnaround, Caruana Leads Norway Chess 2025
What a week it’s been at Norway Chess 2025! In one of the most thrilling rounds of the tournament, World Champion GM Gukesh Dommaraju once again showcased his nerves of steel and comeback power. Just a day after his dramatic first-ever classical win against Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh has done it again—this time defeating long-time rival GM Arjun Erigaisi from a worse-to-lost position.
💥 Two comeback victories in two days? This is no longer luck—this is the rise of a true champion.
⚡ Gukesh vs Arjun Erigaisi: Another Epic Turnaround
Coming into the game, Arjun had never lost a classical game to Gukesh, with six wins to his name. And things looked bleak again after Gukesh walked into a known Pirc Defense tactic. But somehow, against all odds, Gukesh dug deep, survived the pressure, and then flipped the board.
🔥 “How many times can lightning strike the same place?” they ask. Well, Gukesh is rewriting the laws of probability.
🥇 Caruana’s Endgame Brilliance Sends Him to the Top
Meanwhile, GM Fabiano Caruana delivered yet another masterclass in endgame technique, defeating GM Wei Yi—on his birthday, no less! In a seemingly equal pawn endgame, Caruana squeezed water from stone, converting with surgical precision to take the sole lead in the Open section of Norway Chess 2025.