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Time of India
14 minutes ago
- Time of India
Gukesh Dommaraju brings down Magnus Carlsen in Norway Chess, but post-match drama steals the show
It was a special Sunday in Stavanger. D Gukesh, the 19-year-old World Champion from India, pulled off a shock win over five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025. But what followed made even more noise than the result. From Carlsen's emotional reaction to racist trolling online, the aftermath of the game turned out to be as intense as the match itself. Gukesh's victory was no ordinary one. He was on the back foot for most of the match and even admitted, "99 out of 100 times I would lose," but this was the one time it went his way. The win also marked his first classical win over Carlsen and made him the second Indian to beat the Norwegian in Norway Chess after Praggnanandhaa. What made the moment even bigger was how it unfolded. Carlsen, playing in front of his home crowd, had a clear advantage, but a late blunder turned the game. Gukesh held his nerve, stayed calm and punished the error to seal a memorable win. Gukesh beats Carlsen, but anger and racist trolls steal the spotlight The loss didn't sit well with Carlsen. The Norwegian grandmaster banged the table hard after the match ended, sending pieces falling to the floor. Though he shook Gukesh's hand and gave him a pat on the back, the frustration was visible. The moment was caught on video and posted by Norway Chess on X and TikTok. It quickly went viral. Sadly, what also followed were racist comments against Gukesh. Remarks like "Magnus was distracted by the curry scent" flooded the TikTok post, sparking widespread anger. Many users questioned why Norway Chess hadn't moderated the platform properly. This is exactly what I've been trying to explain to my fellow Indians who think I am overreacting. I've seen the amount of racism Gukesh faces from people outside India. Here is one from the official Norway Chess TikTok account which has been liked by thousands of people. While trolls tried to drag Gukesh down, the chess world stood with him. Even Gukesh's grandfather spoke up calmly, saying Carlsen's outburst was "natural" and the teenager's win meant he now had "no pressure on him." Gukesh, showing maturity beyond his years, didn't let the noise get to him. "I have also banged a lot of tables in my career," he said, understanding how tough the loss was for Carlsen. A loss has triggered the whole racist cvnts of the fun point is he can't even spell 'Scent' correctly 😂😂😭😭🤣🤣.Go Gukesh Go💪 His coach, Vishnu Prasanna, praised his resilience, saying, "He was dead lost for so long, yet he kept kicking." Gukesh had lost to Carlsen in Round 1, so this was also a brilliant comeback. After the win, he was seen giving coach Grzegorz Gajewski a powerful fist bump, still trying to digest what had just happened. Anand Mahindra calls Magnus Carlsen's meltdown a 'tantrum' Even Anand Mahindra couldn't hold back. The Indian billionaire posted on X about the emotional contrast between the two players. "Carlsen's visible frustration at the end wasn't just a tantrum — it was the greatest compliment the World Champion could receive from the GOAT," he wrote. He added that Gukesh's silence after the win said more than any celebration ever could. Carlsen's visible frustration at the end wasn't just a tantrum — it was the greatest compliment the World Champion could receive from the GOAT No fist pump. No smirk. Gukesh didn't need one. His silence roared louder than Carlsen's exit.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Carlsen had come into this round leading the tournament with 9.5 points. After the loss, he still stays joint top with Fabiano Caruana, but Gukesh has now moved up to third with 8.5. The fight for the title is wide open, and after this result, it feels like anything can happen in the final rounds. Carlsen had beaten Gukesh in Round 1 and even posted "You come at the king, you best not miss." But the teenager didn't miss this time. He took the king's crown off, calmly, quietly, and with a touch of class.
News18
44 minutes ago
- News18
Why Is D Gukesh Being Attacked With Racist Comments After Beating Magnus Carlsen In Chess?
D Gukesh was subjected to nasty, racist comments on TikTok after he beat Magnus Carlsen in classical chess in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen knows a thing or two about chess. Considered a legend of the board game, the five-time World Chess Champion had a moment of honesty, an emotional outburst when Indian prodigy D Gukesh defeated him in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. Playing white, Carlsen looked in control of the proceedings for most of the game. However, Gukesh held his nerves despite being on the back foot, and a late blunder by the Norwegian helped the 19-year-old stun the GOAT. Realising that he had messed up, Carlsen couldn't hold back his emotions as he slammed the table before swiftly leaving the arena. Gukesh, in stark contrast, had subdued celebrations as he marked his first classical win over the World No. 1. The Internet was soon filled with videos of the exact moment when Gukesh emerged victorious on the historic day. A section of social media focused on Carlsen's uncharacteristic reaction to being undone by the 19-year-old champion. But the worst was yet to come. Reactions On Social Media The moment of marvel and shock emoted by the chess champs captured the pure, raw human emotions in all its glory. Those who chanced upon the video of the exact moment wondered if Carlsen may have gone too far in the way he expressed his disappointment and agony. 'For what he has such attitude, disgraceful," a user on X, reacting to the video uploaded by Norway Chess, wrote. Another wrote: 'Unprofessional behavior by Magnus." 'This a ridiculous behavior and against the sportsmanship. He must be penalized for his conduct." A few focused on the quality of the game instead. 'It's a lucky break for Gukesh. But still had to capitalize it by playing accurately; hard luck for Magnus to lose it from a near winning position. However, this is how Magnus has won many games in the past and was feared for; At least a good news for the game to have some momentum to the rivalry, (sic)" quipped one commenter. A user on X noted that there were nasty, racist comments directed towards Gukesh on TikTok. The ugly remarks were left under the official Norway Chess's TikTok video, the user further added. Note: could not verify these comments independently as TikTok has been banned in the country since 2020 due to national security concerns. 'This is exactly what I've been trying to explain to my fellow Indians who think I am overreacting. I've seen the amount of racism Gukesh faces from people outside India. Here is one from the official Norway Chess TikTok account which has been liked by thousands of people," the user, who goes by the handle @MeruBhaiya, claimed. The irked user also attached a screenshot of the said comment targeting Gukesh. This is exactly what I've been trying to explain to my fellow Indians who think I am overreacting. I've seen the amount of racism Gukesh faces from people outside India. Here is one from the official Norway Chess TikTok account which has been liked by thousands of people. — Meru (@MeruBhaiya) June 2, 2025 Attaching another comment of a purported attack, the X user reacted to it by saying: 'Another one. Just see the likes on the racist remark." Another one. Just see the likes on the racist remark. — Meru (@MeruBhaiya) June 2, 2025 In yet another post on X, the same user (@MeruBhaiya) tagged the official Norway Chess account and questioned them about the moderation of comments on their video. They also wondered why such blatantly racist comments had thousands of likes on them and if any effort was made to moderate them. 'Can I ask Why isn't @NorwayChess moderating its TikTok account, despite repeated racist comments targeting Gukesh? These comments are visible, liked by thousands, and consistently appear at the top." Magnus Acknowledges Gukesh's Spirit Coming back to chess, Carlsen lauded Indian teenager's fighting spirit and energy. 'I think, like, I remember being that age myself, and sometimes kind of your energy, like fighting qualities, and just the optimism is sometimes, you know, bigger than the quality of your moves," Carlsen said. Also Read: 'He Really Fights Well', Acknowledges Magnus Carlsen After Defeat To Gukesh 'What he Gukesh does well, as I alluded to, is he really fights very, very well, and he was there to take his chance, so he deserves credit for that," Carlsen added. In a moment of honesty, Carlsen admitted that he did not particularly like classical chess. 'I think I'll play the last three games in Norway Chess, and then I will have to make some decisions about next year here or potential other tournaments later, because, yeah… I just don't enjoy Classical chess that much," the five-time World champion said stating that Blitz, Rapid or Freestyle were his preferences. PM Modi Has Special Message Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Gukesh on his historic win. 'An exceptional achievement by Gukesh! Congratulations to him for triumphing over the very best. His first-ever win against Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025 showcases his brilliance and dedication. Wishing him continued success in the journey ahead," PM Modi wrote on 'X'. About the Author Anurag Verma Anurag Verma, News Editor at works independently for the Viral section. Bollywood, Cricket, Science, Tech, YouTube, Reddit, Meme Origins and everything Pop-culture are his forte. He covers More Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Magnus Carlsen TikTok Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 03, 2025, 10:36 IST News explainers Why Is D Gukesh Being Attacked With Racist Comments After Beating Magnus Carlsen In Chess?
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Proud Ranveer Singh praises ‘most feared team' MI after they lose to PBKS; Preity Zinta is all smiles for Punjab Kings
After the Mumbai Indians team lost to Punjab Kings in IPL's Qualifier 2, actors Ranveer Singh and Preity Zinta penned notes on their social media accounts. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Ranveer called Mumbai Indians the 'most feared team'. Preity Zinta cheered for her team as she beamed with joy. (Also Read | Preity Zinta goes 'Punjabi aa gaye oye' as Punjab Kings enters IPL final, celebrates win over Mumbai Indians) Ranveer, who is an avid cricket follower, penned an uplifting message for the Mumbai Indians team. On his Instagram Stories, the actor shared a picture collage of the team. He wrote, "Not ours this time, but still mad proud of the boys (raised hands emoji). Showed our might and mettle in a hard-fought tournament. Still the most feared team in the league (blue heart emoji). Unbreakable spirit. Indefatigable Indians." Preity on X (formerly Twitter) shared a video capturing moments she spent with her team. In the clip, Preity cheered for PBKS, interacted with the players, hugged them and also posed for photos with them. The video ended with her husband, Gene Goodenough, joining her for photos. Sharing the clip, Preity captioned the post, "All smiles as @PunjabKingsIPL make it to the final after a SUPER TEAM EFFORT led by our dynamic sarpanch @ShreyasIyer15, our passionate coach @RickyPonting & the entire coaching staff & everyone at PBKS. Today will be incomplete without mentioning Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Maxwell & Marco Jansen for making this final possible. One more game to go (cricket game and red heart emojis). Bas Jeetna Hai (Just need to win) | IPL 2025 | Sadda Punjab | Ting!" Five-time champions MI ended their IPL campaign with a crushing loss to PBKS by five wickets at Ahmedabad on Sunday night, booking a title clash between PBKS and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set for Tuesday at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
