#Latest news with #ChessCommunityCNA4 days agoEntertainmentCNAChess-Carlsen slams table in defeat to Gukesh at Norway ChessA seething Magnus Carlsen slammed his fist into a table after suffering his first defeat to world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a classical game on Sunday in Stavanger. Carlsen had his opponent on the ropes for much of the match in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament but his composure cracked under the pressure of a ticking clock and he committed a blunder that handed India's Gukesh a decisive advantage. Carlsen slammed his fist on the table after the defeat before exchanging a quick handshake with Gukesh, apologising for his outburst and storming off. "... I've also banged a lot of tables in my career." Carlsen remained top of the standings after the defeat.
CNA4 days agoEntertainmentCNAChess-Carlsen slams table in defeat to Gukesh at Norway ChessA seething Magnus Carlsen slammed his fist into a table after suffering his first defeat to world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in a classical game on Sunday in Stavanger. Carlsen had his opponent on the ropes for much of the match in the Norway Chess 2025 tournament but his composure cracked under the pressure of a ticking clock and he committed a blunder that handed India's Gukesh a decisive advantage. Carlsen slammed his fist on the table after the defeat before exchanging a quick handshake with Gukesh, apologising for his outburst and storming off. "... I've also banged a lot of tables in my career." Carlsen remained top of the standings after the defeat.
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