Checkmate and Table Smash! D Gukesh Keeps Cool, Carlsen Goes Boom, Contrast Reaction Amazes Netizens

India cheered loudly when D Gukesh, the world champion, won his first classical game against Magnus Carlsen on Sunday. This victory made fans very proud of D Gukesh across the entire country.

Magnus Carlsen is a five-time world chess champion and the top-rated player currently. D Gukesh’s win in the Norway Chess tournament is a proud moment for Indian chess fans. India will remember this win for a long time.

The Clash: Gukesh vs. Carlsen in Norway

In a post by NDTV India on X, a video showed D Gukesh’s winning move. This win came in round six of the double round-robin event at Norway Chess 2025. The win marked a milestone moment for Gukesh’s young chess career against a top opponent. 

गुकेश से हारने के बाद टेबल पर हाथ पटकता वर्ल्ड नंबर 1

नॉर्वे चेस टूर्नामेंट में डी गुकेश ने मैग्नस कार्लसन को दी मात, हारने के बाद झल्लाकर टेबल पर हाथ पटकते दिखे #NorwayChess2025 | #Gukesh pic.twitter.com/8EK13rxdZk

— NDTV India (@ndtvindia) June 2, 2025

Magnus Carlsen looked shellshocked, and he banged the table in clear frustration afterward for all to see. The pieces also fell off the board when Carlsen hit it with his fist in anger. 

The commentators and fans were shocked as the video of this moment quickly went viral online. After slamming the table, Carlsen shook hands with D Gukesh. D Gukesh looked surprised after defeating the Norwegian champion.

The Final Blow: Gukesh’s Tactical Brilliance

This win was perfect revenge for Gukesh after his earlier loss to Carlsen in round one. Gukesh climbed to third place with 8.5 points and trails Carlsen and Caruana by one point. 

He looked out of form in the first-round loss but came back strongly on Sunday. The final game lasted 62 moves and more than four hours of intense play overall.

Polar Reactions: Calm vs. Chaos

Even after winning, Gukesh stayed calm and collected, showing great sportsmanship on the board. Meanwhile, five-time world champion Carlsen lost his cool and banged the board in anger publicly. 

Fans noticed the stark contrast between Gukesh’s poise and Carlsen’s visible frustration after the game. Netizens shared memes and comments, praising Gukesh’s composure and criticizing Carlsen’s outburst online widely Indeed.

The Bigger Picture: A Shift in Chess Power?

This result may signal a shift in chess power, with Gukesh challenging established elite players soon. His win boosts confidence for India as more young players rise in world rankings quickly.

D Gukesh’s win against Magnus Carlsen confirms his status as a rising chess star from India. Carlsen will aim to regain momentum, but Gukesh has shown he can compete at the highest levels. Fans now eagerly await future clashes between these two chess greats.