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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'So dumb and unnecessary': Magnus Carlsen reveals he felt 'useless' after loss to D Gukesh at Norway Chess
Magnus Carlsen slammed the board after losing to D Gukesh at Norway Chess (Image via ANI) Magnus Carlsen recently opened up about his intense reaction after losing to world champion D Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament , an incident that drew widespread attention. The world number one admitted that his outburst—slamming his fist on the table—was fueled by feelings of being 'washed and useless' following the defeat to the 19-year-old. 'That was a really painful loss. Those hit a lot harder,' Carlsen shared during an interview on Pardon My Take. He reflected on how the loss affected him deeply, saying, 'Honestly, part of me, when I had that loss (to Gukesh) recently, just felt it was so dumb and so unnecessary. It just made me feel so kind of washed and useless that my thought for a few days was just 'I'm not sure why am I doing this.' When I win it's good, but it feels kind of normal. Then when I lose, it's just, you know, for a moment, the world just falls apart.' Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Carlsen's fiery reaction is not an isolated incident; he has had several clashes with FIDE, the international chess governing body. These include disagreements over the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour and criticism for his choice of attire—wearing jeans—at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships last December. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo When questioned about whether he sees himself as chess's 'bad boy,' Carlsen gave an honest reply. "I don't aspire to be a bad boy. Sometimes, I think I'm in a position, compared to some of my peers, where I can afford not to take shit. But honestly like those moments I had, like banging the table, like I'm generally not going to apologize for outbursts in the moment, as long as you realize afterwards and you show your opponent the proper respect," said the Norwegian. Ground Zero: reporter Sahil Malhotra heads to Leeds for India vs England Test series He also shared his thoughts on expressing emotions in chess, stating, 'Obviously I wish I could have avoided that by winning the game itself, but I honestly think that there should be room for that in chess as well. It's a little bit like smashing your racket in tennis. Chess is such an uptight sport to begin with, that (showing emotions) I think it's okay.' Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘So dumb… made me feel washed and useless': Magnus Carlsen on defeat to Gukesh at Norway Chess
Magnus Carlsen has opened up about the defeat to world champion Gukesh at the Norway Chess tournament and strong emotional reaction — smashing his fist on the table — which made headlines even in corners that chess news doesn't usually penetrate. He said that he had reacted so strongly after losing to the 19-year-old Gukesh because the defeat made him feel 'washed and useless'. Carlsen said that these days he does feel a satisfaction after winning but the negative feelings are 'more enhanced'. 'That was a really painful loss. Those hit a lot harder,' Carlsen said in an interview on Pardon My Take, before adding: 'Honestly, part of me, when I had that loss (to Gukesh) recently, just felt it was so dumb and so unnecessary. It just made me feel so kind of washed and useless that my thought for a few days was just 'I'm not sure why am I doing this.' When I win it's good, but it feels kind of normal. Then when I lose, it's just, you know, for a moment, the world just falls apart.' READ MORE | Fabiano Caruana explains why Magnus Carlsen wanted to dominate Gukesh at Norway Chess Besides the fist smash, world no 1 Carlsen has now been involved in a few confrontations with FIDE, most recently over the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour and wearing jeans at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships in December last year. Asked if he was the bad boy of chess, Carlsen said: 'I don't aspire to be a bad boy. Sometimes, I think I'm in a position, compared to some of my peers, where I can afford not to take shit. But honestly like those moments I had, like banging the table, like I'm generally not going to apologize for outbursts in the moment, as long as you realize afterwards and you show your opponent the proper respect. 'Obviously I wish I could have avoided that by winning the game itself, but I honestly think that there should be room for that in chess as well. It's a little bit like smashing your racket in tennis. Chess is such an uptight sport to begin with, that (showing emotions) I think it's okay.'
The Star
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Chess-Carlsen puts meltdown behind him to win Norway Chess tournament
FILE PHOTO: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen looks on ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, France, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes (Reuters) -Chess great Magnus Carlsen recovered from his meltdown against world champion Gukesh Dommaraju last weekend to win the Norway Chess tournament on Friday. The Norwegian world number one drew his last game against India's Arjun Erigaisi but it proved enough for him to finish on 16 points, half a point ahead of American Fabiano Caruana. Indian Gukesh, who lost to Caruana in the final game, ended up third on 14.5 points. "It's a huge relief after a day like this, a tournament like this," Carlsen said. Last Sunday, Carlsen had Gukesh on the ropes for much of their game but his composure cracked under the pressure of a ticking clock and he committed a blunder that handed Gukesh a decisive advantage. Carlsen slammed his fist on the table after the defeat before exchanging a quick handshake with Gukesh, apologising for his outburst and storming off. "Obviously my struggles here have been well documented but at least I fought until the end," the five-time classical world champion, who did not defend his title in 2023 citing a lack of motivation, said. "I'm not going to say that this tournament was my last (in standard chess) for sure, but I enjoy other forms of chess a lot more." (Reporting by Julien Pretot)
Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Chess-Carlsen puts meltdown behind him to win Norway Chess tournament
FILE PHOTO: Chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen looks on ahead of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Paris, France, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Chess great Magnus Carlsen recovered from his meltdown against world champion Gukesh Dommaraju last weekend to win the Norway Chess tournament on Friday. The Norwegian world number one drew his last game against India's Arjun Erigaisi but it proved enough for him to finish on 16 points, half a point ahead of American Fabiano Caruana. Indian Gukesh, who lost to Caruana in the final game, ended up third on 14.5 points. "It's a huge relief after a day like this, a tournament like this," Carlsen said. Last Sunday, Carlsen had Gukesh on the ropes for much of their game but his composure cracked under the pressure of a ticking clock and he committed a blunder that handed Gukesh a decisive advantage. Carlsen slammed his fist on the table after the defeat before exchanging a quick handshake with Gukesh, apologising for his outburst and storming off. "Obviously my struggles here have been well documented but at least I fought until the end," the five-time classical world champion, who did not defend his title in 2023 citing a lack of motivation, said. "I'm not going to say that this tournament was my last (in standard chess) for sure, but I enjoy other forms of chess a lot more." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
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First Post
05-06-2025
- Sport
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D Gukesh 'shocked' to hear Magnus Carlsen thinking about quitting Classical chess: 'Did not see that coming'
World No 1 Magnus Carlsen had hinted at quitting Classical chess, a format he has been critical of in recent months, following his stunning defeat at the hands of reigning world champion D Gukesh in their sixth-round meeting at Norway Chess. read more D Gukesh had defeated Magnus Carlsen for the first time in his career in Round 6 of the ongoing Norway Chess in Stavanger, Norway. Image credit: Michal Walusza/Norway Chess Magnus Carlsen has caused quite the stir in the chess world by hinting at quitting the Classical format altogether , which has 'shocked' reigning world champion D Gukesh and taken many others at surprise. Carlsen made the statement following a stunning defeat against Gukesh in the sixth round of the ongoing Norway Chess last week, in which the five-time world champion resigned in 62 moves shortly after committing a blunder. 'Bit sad for others, but it is his decision' 'I did not see that coming. Kind of shocked. Oh, okay, I don't know. It is interesting that he has announced it now. He has been pretty clear about not wanting to play classical. It is a bit sad for the others, but it is his decision,' Gukesh said in an interview with the broadcasters of the event that is taking place in Stavanger, Norway. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Carlsen, who has been the world No 1 in Classical chess since 2011, has been critical of the format for months now with his energy primarily focused on the Freestyle Chess, a.k.a. Chess960, as well as the inaugural Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour that got underway in February and has events running till December. And while he had been held to a draw by world No 2 Hikaru Nakamura and Chinese Grandmaster Wei Yi earlier in the tournament, it was after his defeat against Gukesh that Carlsen got even more serious about bidding Standard chess goodbye once and for all. 'I think I'll play the last three games (in Norway Chess), and then I will have to make some decisions about next year here or potential other tournaments later, because, yeah, I just don't enjoy (classical chess) that much,' Carlsen, who currently occupies the second spot on the Norway Chess standings with two rounds to go, had said after his loss against Gukesh. Watch | Magnus Carlsen slams table in frustration after losing to D Gukesh, skips media duties Carlsen had defeated Gukesh in 55 moves in the opening round on 26 May to begin his title defence at Norway Chess with a bang. It was Gukesh's first meeting with the 34-year-old Norwegian since being crowned world champion in December. Gukesh, who had started off with back-to-back defeats against Carlsen and compatriot Arjun Erigaisi, bounced back in style a week later, grinding his way to a hard-fought victory after the home favourite found himself in a dominant position at one stage. Action resumes in Stavanger on Thursday following the second and final 'Rest Day', with Carlsen facing current leader Fabiano Caruana and Arjun in the last two rounds. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gukesh, who is joint-third with Nakamura on 11.5 points, faces Wei in Round 9 before ending his campaign against Caruana, whom he had beaten in the Armageddon playoff earlier after playing out a draw in the Classical game.
