D Gukesh reflects on Norway Chess campaign: ‘Can’t say happy, but there are some things…’

D Gukesh reflects on Norway Chess campaign: ‘Can’t say happy, but there are some things…’

Despite starting his campaign with back-to-back defeats, reigning world champion D Gukesh bounced back in style at the 2025 Norway Chess, where he pulled off a stunning victory over Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 and was among the title contenders until the final round.

World champion D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess after scripting a comeback from a losing position. Image: Norway Chess