‘Not a positive reminiscence’: Magnus Carlsen haunted by D Gukesh loss; but says ‘Indians still need time to put together’ | Chess News

Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh (Pic credit score: Norway Chess)

World primary Magnus Carlsen secured his record-extending seventh Norway Chess title in Stavanger, but not with out drama. The title was in the end determined by Indian prodigy D Gukesh’s loss to American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana within the closing spherical.Carlsen, who drew his final-round recreation in opposition to Arjun Erigaisi from an unfavourable place, completed the match with 16 factors. Caruana took second place with 15.5, whereas Gukesh settled for third with 14.5. Arjun, one other standout Indian performer, ended fifth with 12.5 factors.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking after the match, Carlsen acknowledged the rising stature of the younger Indian skills but provided a measured perspective. “They are all very good (Gukesh and Arjun), but they still need a little bit of time to prepare,” Carlsen informed ANI. “We also have a tournament running simultaneously in Armenia, where Pragg (R Praggnanandhaa) and Aravindh Chithambaram showed very good chess.”Reflecting on his personal journey by means of the rollercoaster match, Carlsen admitted, “I feel great. It is a relief to win the tournament. In the end, it was such a rollercoaster, but it is good.”One recreation that significantly stood out for the five-time world champion was his stunning loss to Gukesh earlier within the match — a uncommon second of vulnerability that even noticed Carlsen vent his frustration on the board. “It is not a positive memory, but the game that will stick out is the game against Gukesh,” he admitted.

As for Gukesh, the 17-year-old’s heartbreaking loss to Caruana got here after a determined bid to recuperate from a robust place. Running out of time, he resigned with simply two seconds left on the clock and coated his face in frustration — a second that underscored each his promise and his rising pains on the highest degree.