India, May 27 -- In a nail-biting encounter at the prestigious Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Magnus Carlsen once again demonstrated why he's considered the "Mozart of Chess," converting a seemingly drawn position into a dramatic victory against the formidable 18-year-old World Champion D. Gukesh. The game, played under the rules - no draws before move 30, Armageddon tie-breaks and a 700,000 NOK prize for the winner, captivated audiences as both players battled fiercely down to the wire.
The game kicked off with Carlsen's preferred 1.d4, met by Gukesh's 1.Nf6. Carlsen quickly transitioned into a Jobava London System setup with Nc3 and Bf4, aiming for a flexible setup and potential attacks on Black's c7 pawn. Gukesh, showing early maturity...
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