Nepal, June 2 -- Indian chess world champion D Gukesh stunned Norway's Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of Norway Chess 2025.

Gukesh claimed his first-ever win over Carlsen in classical chess. With 8.5 points, the 19-year-old now holds third place, while Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana lead the standings with 9.5 points each. After the defeat, Carlsen reportedly punched the chessboard in frustration and walked away without speaking to the media.

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