D Gukesh faces racist abuse after defeating Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess; organisers condemn ‘hateful’ remarks

D Gukesh faces racist abuse after defeating Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess; organisers condemn ‘hateful’ remarks

One of the users on TikTok reportedly said that ‘Magnus was distracted by the curry scent’ as he lost to D Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025. The Indian Grandmaster Gukesh has been targeted with racist comments across social media platforms.

Indian chess star D Gukesh has been targeted with racist abuse after win over Magnus Carlsen. Image: Norway Chess 2025