D Gukesh secured his first classical win over Magnus Carlsen in a dramatic sixth-round clash at Norway Chess 2025, marked by Carlsen’s rare emotional outburst and a symbolic fallen King. The viral moment, captured by @gothamchess, highlights a pivotal shift in their rivalry and Gukesh’s rise on the global chess stage.

At just 18, India’s Gukesh Dommaraju scripted history, by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. He has defeated China’s Ding Liren in the 14th and final game. The occasion was FIDE World Chess Championship-2024 held in Singapore Heading into the game on 6.5 points each, the final match also seemed to head towards a draw. […]