India, June 27 -- Despite failing to win the title at Norway Chess, D Gukesh was able to showcase his reigning world champion credentials with a shock win against Magnus Carlsen. The India No. 3 finished third in Norway, wih a total of 14.5 points, and was behind table-topper Magnus Carlsen (16) and American GM Fabiano Caruana (15.5).

Other than beating Carlsen, Gukesh also secured wins against Hikaru Nakamura and Arjun Erigaisi. Reflecting on his Norway Chess campaign, Gukesh pointed out that there were 'some things' he was 'really unhappy about'.

Speaking to ChessBase India, he said, "Can't say happy, but there are some things to be happy about, some things to be really unhappy about."

"One thing is starting so badly and finishing so...