Gukesh beats Magnus Carlsen for the first time in classical chess at Norway Chess 2025
World champion D Gukesh beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger on 1 June 2025.
Summary
World champion D Gukesh defeated world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger on 1 June 2025. Gukesh, 19, had appeared to be losing before turning the game around and winning in 62 moves. Carlsen had beaten him in the opening round of the tournament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Gukesh on his first-ever win against Carlsen.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 1 Jun 2025, Stavanger, Norway
- Event
- Norway Chess 2025, Round 6
- Result
- Gukesh beat Magnus Carlsen
- Significance
- Gukesh's first classical win over Carlsen
- Moves
- 62
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Whom did D Gukesh beat for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 on 1 June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Magnus Carlsen
Gukesh beat world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025.
In how many moves did Gukesh win his Round 6 game against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 62
Gukesh turned around a losing position and won the game in 62 moves.
In which Norwegian city was Norway Chess 2025, where Gukesh beat Carlsen, held?
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Correct answer: D — Stavanger
Gukesh beat Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 in Stavanger.