Magnus Carlsen Clinches Seventh Norway Chess Title Amidst Thrilling Finale

Carlsen's Triumph and Gukesh's Heartbreak

Magnus Carlsen secured his seventh title at the Norway Chess tournament held in Stavanger, reinforcing his dominance in the prestigious event. The final day was filled with tension, particularly for India's D Gukesh, who was in contention for the championship until the very end. Unfortunately, he suffered a defeat against the reigning champion, US Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana.

During the concluding round, Gukesh found himself in a challenging position but fought valiantly to equalize the match. However, with limited time remaining, he made a critical mistake that ultimately determined the outcome. With just two seconds left on the clock, Gukesh extended his hand in defeat, visibly upset as he covered his face with his hands.

Absolute heartbreak for Gukesh as he'd rescued a draw against Caruana only to blunder at the very end!#NorwayChess pic.twitter.com/ruCepSQNEH

— chess24 (@chess24com) June 6, 2025

In another match, Carlsen faced off against another promising Indian player, Arjun Erigaisi. Despite being in a tough spot, Carlsen managed to secure a draw, which was enough to keep him at the top of the leaderboard with 16 points. His consistent performance throughout the tournament, combined with Gukesh's loss in the second-to-last round, allowed the Norwegian to lift the trophy once more.

Caruana's victory over Gukesh not only dashed the young player's dreams of clinching the title but also propelled the American to second place with 15.5 points. Gukesh, who had been a contender until the final round, finished third with 14.5 points, while Erigaisi secured fifth place with 12.5 points in a tightly contested event.