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‘Not a positive memory’: Magnus Carlsen haunted by D Gukesh loss; but says ‘Indians still need time to prepare’ | Chess News

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Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh (Pic credit: Norway Chess) World number one Magnus Carlsen secured his record-extending seventh Norway Chess title in Stavanger, but not without drama. The title was ultimately decided by Indian prodigy D Gukesh’s loss to American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana in the final round.Carlsen, who drew his final-round game against Arjun Erigaisi from an unfavourable position, finished the tournament with 16 points. Caruana took second place with 15.5, while Gukesh settled for third with 14.5. Arjun, another standout Indian performer, ended fifth with 12.5 points.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking after the tournament, Carlsen acknowledged the rising stature of the young Indian talents but offered a measured perspective. “They are all very good (Gukesh and Arjun), but they still need a little bit of time to prepare,” Carlsen told ANI. “We also have a tournament running simultaneously in Armenia, where Pragg (R Praggnanandhaa) and Aravindh Chithambaram showed very good chess.”Reflecting on his own journey through the rollercoaster tournament, Carlsen admitted, “I feel great. It is a relief to win the tournament. In the end, it was such a rollercoaster, but it is good.”One game that particularly stood out for the five-time world champion was his shocking loss to Gukesh earlier in the tournament — a rare moment of vulnerability that even saw Carlsen vent his frustration on the board. “It is not a positive memory, but the game that will stick out is the game against Gukesh,” he admitted. Virat Kohli’s love for ‘dhaba’ food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories As for Gukesh, the 17-year-old’s heartbreaking loss to Caruana came after a desperate bid to recover from a tough position. Running out of time, he resigned with just two seconds left on the clock and covered his face in frustration — a moment that underscored both his promise and his growing pains at the highest level.

‘I did not ask for it but … ’: Chess legend Susan Polgar reveals PM Modi’s surprise letter; here’s what India prime minister wrote to her | Chess News

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PM Modi and chess legend Susan Polgar NEW DELHI: Chess legend Susan Polgar reminisced about receiving a letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Republic Day eve 2022, acknowledging her contributions to developing young Indian chess talent.Recently, PM Modi extended congratulations to Gukesh Dommaraju for achieving his first classical chess victory against Magnus Carlsen, world no. 1, during Round 6 of Norway Chess 2025. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Hungarian chess champion commended the Prime Minister’s dedication to chess and his support for Indian players.“A few years ago, I received this from Prime Minister Modi for my work with Indian students and support for Indian players. His office contacted me directly for my address so they can express his letter. I did not ask for it but appreciated his gesture. It is nice that he (even through his assistants) supports and encourages Indian chess players and athletes in other sports,” she shared on X alongside PM Modi’s 2022 letter.Susan’s earlier post shared PM Modi’s congratulatory message to Gukesh regarding his victory over Carlsen, whilst questioning if other national leaders discuss chess players, noting Argentine President Javier Milei as the sole exception.“Are there leaders of nations who tweet about their chess players? I only know of one other, Javier Milei, tweeting about Faustino Oro,” Susan wrote.Additionally, Susan praised Gukesh’s remarkable victory over Carlsen in Norway Chess round six, stating, “He fights and fights and fights no matter how bad the positions are. This was also the strength of Carlsen for years. Mark of champions!” Virat Kohli’s love for ‘dhaba’ food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories Subsequently, Gukesh secured his maiden classical victory against fellow Indian Arjun Erigaisi in an intense seventh-round match, despite initially appearing to be in a losing position.However, in round eight, Hikaru Nakamura ended Gukesh’s winning streak by defeating the world champion in classical format, breaking his five-game winless run and creating an exciting tournament situation.The victory placed Nakamura alongside Gukesh at 11.5 points, resulting in a shared third position as the tournament nears its conclusion. For Gukesh, this defeat represents a slight setback in an otherwise outstanding tournament performance.