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Teen World Champion GM Gukesh Dommaraju stuns Magnus Carlsen with a legendary turnaround in Norway Chess 2025
Gukesh Beats Carlsen from a Losing Position – A Stunning Turnaround at Norway Chess 2025
The chess world witnessed a jaw-dropping moment in Norway Chess 2025 as GM Gukesh Dommaraju, the 19-year-old World Champion, defeated GM Magnus Carlsen in classical chess for the very first time. What makes this victory unforgettable? Gukesh won from a losing position, in what GM David Howell called the “Turnaround of the Year.”
This wasn’t just any game. Carlsen had outplayed Gukesh for most of the match and looked set to secure three more points and extend his lead. But in a dramatic time scramble, the former World Champion blundered—a rare oversight that Gukesh instantly punished with perfect accuracy.
“99 out of 100 times I would lose,” said Gukesh, still in disbelief after the game. “I mean, not the way I wanted it to be—but okay, I’ll take it!”
Magnus Carlsen’s Critical Blunder
Carlsen played a dynamic twist on the Berlin Defense, switching gears after 7…a6. By move 19, he was optimistic, thinking the position was equal but promising. However, time pressure got the better of him, and one careless knight move flipped the script.
What followed was pure drama.
Gukesh held his nerve, made only accurate moves, and turned a lost position into a full point. The live audience and online viewers exploded with excitement as the young champion wrote history.
Norway Chess 2025: Key Highlights (Open Section)
- Gukesh 3-0 Carlsen: First classical win against Carlsen, in a comeback thriller.
- Caruana beats Nakamura (Armageddon): Fabiano Caruana remains in shared lead.
- Arjun Erigaisi punishes Wei Yi: A tactical opening blunder cost Wei in Armageddon.
Women’s Norway Chess 2025: Muzychuk, Vaishali & Ju Wenjun Shine
The Women’s event was no less exciting:
- Koneru Humpy blundered a full rook in one move, letting Vaishali Rameshbabu claim a stunning win.
- GM Anna Muzychuk caught up in the standings with a sharp Armageddon win over IM Sara Khadem.
- GM Ju Wenjun is now on five straight Armageddon wins, after a wild time scramble against GM Lei Tingjie.
Why This Matters for the Chess World
This game is a testament to the importance of resilience, focus, and fighting spirit in chess. Gukesh’s win over Carlsen, despite being outplayed for most of the game, reminds every young chess player that one mistake can turn the tides—even at the highest level.
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