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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
World No. 1 Grandmaster Slams Table After Surprise Defeat: Video
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Magnus Carlsen, the longtime world No. 1 in chess, stunned audiences at the Norway Chess tournament on Sunday when he slammed his fist on the table following a loss to 19-year-old world champion Gukesh Dommaraju. The outburst came after Carlsen blundered in the final moves of a tightly contested sixth-round game in Stavanger. Why It Matters Carlsen slammed the table and abruptly exited the venue without addressing the media, a rare display of emotion from the usually levelheaded five-time world champion. His loss to Gukesh evens their head-to-head record in this year's tournament and underscores the growing presence of a new generation of elite players. Gukesh's win also pushed him to eight and a half points, placing him just behind Carlsen and American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, who are tied at the top with four rounds remaining. With the tournament still open, Gukesh's comeback may reshape the final standings. Magnus Carlsen from Norway, left, and Gukesh Dommaraju from India during the first game of Norway Chess in Finansparken in Stavanger on May 26. Magnus Carlsen from Norway, left, and Gukesh Dommaraju from India during the first game of Norway Chess in Finansparken in Stavanger on May 26. Carina Johansen/NTB via AP What To Know Gukesh's win marked his first-ever classical victory over Carlsen and significantly shifted the standings in the high-profile chess event. The teenager from India, under pressure throughout much of the game, capitalized on a rare mistake from the Norwegian veteran to seize victory. Carlsen had dominated their first encounter in round one and appeared poised to repeat that performance. However, with both players operating on 10-second increment time controls, Carlsen made a fatal error, allowing Gukesh an opportunity to launch a decisive counterattack. Magnus Carlsen punches the table in frustration after losing to world champion Gukesh Dommaraju for the first time in a classical game at #NorwayChess today. — Bryan Armen Graham (@BryanAGraham) June 1, 2025 The mistake prompted Carlsen to hit the table with his fist, causing the chess pieces to topple over on the board, before he left the hall and declined post-match interviews. Footage of Carlsen's reaction has circulated online, with viewers commenting on the intensity of the competition and the sportsmanship implications. Carlsen, who relinquished his world title in 2023 citing a lack of motivation, remains the world's top-rated player and has led the International Chess Federation's rankings for almost 15 consecutive years. What People Are Saying Gukesh Dommaraju said after the match, per The Guardian: "Right now, what means the most to me is that I didn't lose the game. But yes, beating Magnus in any form is special." Grzegorz Gajewski, Gukesh's coach, said: "Well, we could say it was lucky. But we have to give a lot of credit to Guki for his stubbornness and for his resourcefulness." Kiren Rijiju, the Indian minister of parliamentary affairs, wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "This first win over Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2025 is beginning of achieving another milestone. Proud of you, Gukesh! You've shown the world what quiet confidence & fierce focus can achieve!" What Happens Next The Norway Chess tournament continues until June 6.
eNCA
26-05-2025
- eNCA
Ship run aground in Norway should be removed within days: company
A ship that made world headlines for running aground in Norway a stone's throw from a house should be dragged loose within days, the head of the company managing the salvage operation said Monday. Ole Bjornevik, managing director of BOA Offshore, said the company would first unload the ship's cargo, then remove the 135-metre vessel. "We estimate that there are approximately 1,500 tonnes of pressure on the fore ship. Once we've unloaded that weight of containers, we can pull it off," Bjornevik told AFP. "We plan to do so on Wednesday," he added. The NCL Salten sailed up onto shore just metres from a wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday. A Ukrainian sailor in his 30s was on watch at the time and said he had fallen asleep, according to Norwegian police, who have charged him with "negligent navigation". The seaman also said none of the cargo ship's collision alarms had worked, prosecutor Kjetil Bruland Sorensen told news agency NTB. The investigation will also look into whether the rules on working hours and rest periods were adhered to on ship, according to police. The occupant of the house, Johan Helberg, also slept through the incident, and only discovered the unexpected visitor when a panicked neighbour called him on the phone. None of the 16 crew members were injured.
Local Norway
26-05-2025
- General
- Local Norway
Ship run aground in Norway 'should be removed within days'
Ole Bjørnevik, managing director of BOA Offshore, said the company would first unload the ship's cargo, then remove the 135-metre (443-foot) vessel. "We estimate that there are approximately 1,500 tonnes of pressure on the fore ship. Once we've unloaded that weight of containers, we can pull it off," Bjornevik told AFP. "We plan to do so on Wednesday," he added. The NCL Salten sailed up onto shore just metres from a wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday. A Ukrainian sailor in his 30s was on watch at the time and said he had fallen asleep, according to Norwegian police, who have charged him with "negligent navigation". The seaman also said none of the cargo ship's collision alarms had worked, prosecutor Kjetil Bruland Sorensen told news agency NTB. The investigation will also look into whether the rules on working hours and rest periods were adhered to on ship, according to police. Advertisement The occupant of the house, Johan Helberg, also slept through the incident, and only discovered the unexpected visitor when a panicked neighbour called him on the phone. None of the 16 crew members were injured.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Ship run aground in Norway should be removed within days: company
A ship that made world headlines for running aground in Norway a stone's throw from a house should be dragged loose within days, the head of the company managing the salvage operation said Monday. Ole Bjornevik, managing director of BOA Offshore, said the company would first unload the ship's cargo, then remove the 135-metre (443-foot) vessel. "We estimate that there are approximately 1,500 tonnes of pressure on the fore ship. Once we've unloaded that weight of containers, we can pull it off," Bjornevik told AFP. "We plan to do so on Wednesday," he added. The NCL Salten sailed up onto shore just metres from a wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday. A Ukrainian sailor in his 30s was on watch at the time and said he had fallen asleep, according to Norwegian police, who have charged him with "negligent navigation". The seaman also said none of the cargo ship's collision alarms had worked, prosecutor Kjetil Bruland Sorensen told news agency NTB. The investigation will also look into whether the rules on working hours and rest periods were adhered to on ship, according to police. The occupant of the house, Johan Helberg, also slept through the incident, and only discovered the unexpected visitor when a panicked neighbour called him on the phone. None of the 16 crew members were injured. ef/nzg/jll/jhb
France 24
26-05-2025
- France 24
Ship run aground in Norway should be removed within days: company
Ole Bjornevik, managing director of BOA Offshore, said the company would first unload the ship's cargo, then remove the 135-metre (443-foot) vessel. "We estimate that there are approximately 1,500 tonnes of pressure on the fore ship. Once we've unloaded that weight of containers, we can pull it off," Bjornevik told AFP. "We plan to do so on Wednesday," he added. The NCL Salten sailed up onto shore just metres from a wooden cabin around dawn on Thursday. A Ukrainian sailor in his 30s was on watch at the time and said he had fallen asleep, according to Norwegian police, who have charged him with "negligent navigation". The seaman also said none of the cargo ship's collision alarms had worked, prosecutor Kjetil Bruland Sorensen told news agency NTB. The investigation will also look into whether the rules on working hours and rest periods were adhered to on ship, according to police. The occupant of the house, Johan Helberg, also slept through the incident, and only discovered the unexpected visitor when a panicked neighbour called him on the phone. None of the 16 crew members were injured.
