World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen showed visible frustration after a dramatic loss to Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju at the Norway Chess tournamen. The 19-year-old Gukesh capitalized on a rare blunder by Carlsen late in the game, turning the match in his favour.
Following the defeat, Carlsen slammed his fist on the table, knocking over chess pieces in a burst of emotion. A video of the moment quickly went viral, capturing the five-time world champion standing abruptly before returning to tidy the board and congratulating Gukesh with a sportsmanlike pat on the back.
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Despite the intense atmosphere, Gukesh remained composed, calmly processing the surprise victory. Carlsen, known for his intense competitive spirit, had previously lost an Armageddon tiebreaker in the same tournament to Hikaru Nakamura.
This incident adds to a series of dramatic moments in Carlsen’s career, including past controversies and unconventional behaviour, making his Norway Chess performance a focal point of discussion among fans and commentators alike.
