India, June 2 -- D. Gukesh stood motionless for a moment, his hand on his chin, processing what had just happened. He had just defeated five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a classical chess game for the first time in his career - a win few saw coming, especially after a clearly difficult endgame where the 18-year-old looked set for defeat.

The dramatic moment unfolded at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, where Carlsen, frustrated by his blunder, banged the table as the pieces tumbled, visibly shaken by the unexpected loss. The outburst shocked fans and commentators alike, with the clip instantly going viral online.

Carlsen, who had won their opening-round clash and was on track to widen his lead with another three points, extende...