19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Gukesh beats five-time world champion Magnus. Chess Legend’s Angry Reaction Goes Viral; Internet Reacts to His Frustration

In the ongoing 13th Norway Chess 2025, DGukesh wins his first classical game in round 6 against Magnus Carlsen, but the win turns into a dramatic event when Magnus loses his temper.

The Norway Chess Championship took a dramatic turn when India’s Grandmaster Gukesh defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. Though it was a straightforward win-lose match, the internet quickly turned it into a viral moment. The media and social media made it more than a moment in the championships. Carlsen’s reaction to his defeat and Gukesh’s counterreaction attracted the eyes of chess enthusiasts. Some call it a natural reaction to a loss, and some find it against sportsmanship.

The winning moment between Carlsen and Gukesh

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The game started as it should have; Carlsen had a strong opening against Gukesh, and then Carlsen did a flub that made a 62-move and four-hour game take a u-turn. The grandmaster took advantage of the flub and snatched the victory. Carlsen, visibly frustrated by the loss, struck the table before getting up, a rare display of emotion from the world champion. Carlsen quickly shook hands, apologized, and gave Gukesh a back pat without even making eye contact.

On the other hand, 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Gukesh’s seemingly composed yet intense reaction also caught the attention of chess enthusiasts and the media. He stood up from his seat, walked a little, composing himself about what had just happened, as it wasn’t something expected from a five-time world champion in a championship like this.

The winning moment between Carlsen and Gukesh

Losing temper shows how painful that defeat was; in a competition, someone has to lose, and the other has to accept. That is the rule of every game. The internet’s reaction Carlsen’s unexpected loss to Gukesh at the Norway Chess Championship sparked widespread reaction, not just for the result, but for what followed. Clearly upset, Carlsen struck the table and walked out without addressing the media, drawing backlash online for what many saw as unsportsmanlike behavior.

Gukesh, however, remained grounded. He downplayed the victory, calling it fortunate and admitting it wasn’t the ideal way to overcome a player he deeply respects. One user said, “Champions need to be challenged to keep them sharp.” Here are some more reactions:

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Regardless of any reactions, this win and the reaction from his opponent added another milestone in Gukesh’s rapid ascent, coming on the heels of becoming the youngest world chess champion.

The Indian Business tycoon Anand Mahindra summed it up perfectly in his tweet:

Carlsen, 34, who was playing well-controlled before the loss against Gukesh, later admitted he might not participate in classical chess championships in the coming years, saying he no longer enjoys that format. He said losing in what you enjoy is okay rather than losing what you don’t.