world no. 1: Magnus throws fit after Gukesh's historic win , but later praises him - The Economic Times Video
In a dramatic match at Norway Chess 2025, 17-year-old Indian prodigy D Gukesh defeated world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen in classical chess. Despite a visible display of frustration, Carlsen later praised Gukesh's composure. The win drew reactions from PM Modi, Kiren Rijiju, and Anand Mahindra, hailing Gukesh's rise on the global stage.
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