With the victory, Gukesh became just the second Indian player to defeat Carlsen in the tournament’s history, after grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.
In Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025, Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen for the first time ever, and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated him on the victory. “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”, Shri Modi stated.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“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.”
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.@DGukesh pic.twitter.com/TjxyPzn3uN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2025
Reigning world champion D Gukesh defeated five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess 2025 competition on Monday, earning praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a number of Union Ministers.
The 19-year-old Gukesh shocked the chess community by defeating Carlsen in a thrilling match in which the Indian grandmaster rallied from what appeared to be a losing position. The stunning comeback was Gukesh’s first-ever classical victory over the former world number one and Norwegian legend.
In an X post, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote, “Congratulations, @DGukesh! At Norway Chess 2025, this initial victory over Magnus Carlsen marks the start of reaching yet another significant milestone. Gukesh, I’m proud of you! You’ve demonstrated to the world what quiet self-assurance and intense concentration can accomplish!
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised Gukesh’s poise and tactical skill. “At the Norway Chess 2025 event in Stavanger, India’s @DGukesh plans his way to his first classical victory against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in one of the most amazing comebacks! His opponent was taken aback by his spectacular return, which also demonstrated India’s youth’s supremacy in any sport they choose. My sincerest congrats, Gukesh. “You have our admiration!” he wrote on X.
STORIES YOU MIGHT ENJOYIn an X post, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote, “Congratulations, @DGukesh! At Norway Chess 2025, this initial victory over Magnus Carlsen marks the start of reaching yet another significant milestone. Gukesh, I’m proud of you! You’ve demonstrated to the world what quiet self-assurance and intense concentration can accomplish!
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised Gukesh’s poise and tactical skill. “At the Norway Chess 2025 event in Stavanger, India’s @DGukesh plans his way to his first classical victory against World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in one of the most amazing comebacks! His opponent was taken aback by his spectacular return, which also demonstrated India’s youth’s supremacy in any sport they choose. My sincerest congrats, Gukesh. “You have our admiration!” he wrote on X.