Indian chess sensation D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the Grand Chess Tour SuperUnited Rapid 2025 in Croatia, claiming the top spot with five consecutive wins in a commanding performance.

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.