Overview

• Gukesh seized on a late blunder by Carlsen to triumph in a 62-move, four-hour encounter and record his first classical victory over the world No. 1
• Carlsen slammed his fist on the table in visible frustration before apologizing, shaking Gukesh’s hand and offering a pat on the back
• After the match, Carlsen confessed he no longer finds classical chess enjoyable and said he will reassess his future participation in the format
• Gukesh responded with calm sportsmanship, empathizing with Carlsen’s reaction and crediting resilience and resourcefulness for his comeback
• With 8.5 points, Gukesh has jumped to third place, trailing Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana by a single point as the tournament runs through June 6