Overview

• Magnus Carlsen defeated reigning champion D Gukesh after 55 moves by punishing a time-scramble blunder in which Gukesh checked with his queen instead of his rook.
• The match marked their first classical encounter since Gukesh became world champion in December 2024, renewing a high-profile rivalry.
• Carlsen earned three points for the win to take an early lead in the six-player Norway Chess 2025 field.
• Carlsen described the encounter as “dull” despite its strategic significance, expressing disappointment with the game’s quality.
• India’s Arjun Erigaisi opened his account with a 1.5–0.5 Armageddon victory over Wei Yi after a 54-move classical draw.