Gukesh's win over Carlsen pivotal moment for Indian chess: Himanta

Five-time world champion Carlsen seemed to have the upper hand almost throughout the four-hour-long contest, but a critical mistake in time trouble allowed Gukesh to turn the tables on the Norwegian and secure a remarkable win.

PTI

Updated:2nd Jun, 2025 at 4:21 PM

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed world chess champion D Gukesh's win over world number one Magnus Carlsen as a "pivotal moment" for Indian chess.

"We are proud of you @DGukesh! Your taking down of Magnus Carlson at @NorwayChess was phenomenal, truly priceless! This is indeed a pivotal moment for Indian chess. Well done," he said in a post on X.

Five-time world champion Carlsen seemed to have the upper hand almost throughout the four-hour-long contest, but a critical mistake in time trouble allowed Gukesh to turn the tables on the Norwegian and secure a remarkable win.

SCROLL FOR NEXT

Gukesh's win over Carlsen pivotal moment for Indian chess: Himanta

Five-time world champion Carlsen seemed to have the upper hand almost throughout the four-hour-long contest, but a critical mistake in time trouble allowed Gukesh to turn the tables on the Norwegian and secure a remarkable win.

Also Read

Heavy rain predicted in several dists; heat relief for Chennai

JACTO-GEO demands old pension scheme, repeal of interim payouts

Remarks on DMDK not criticism: VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan

Durai Vaiko's remarks against MK Stalin not right: KN Nehru

TNSTC to operate 2,655 special buses for weekend rush