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News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Magnus Carlsen Reveals Feeling 'Washed And Useless' After 'Painful And Dumb' Loss To D Gukesh
Last Updated: Magnus Carlsen won his seventh Norway Chess title, despite a "painful" loss to World Champion D Gukesh. Nobody likes losing, let alone those who reign at the top. Magnus Carlsen is no exception to the same, as the World No 1 revealed the internal battles after suffering a 'painful…dumb' loss to reigning World Champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess. The 34-year-old Norwegian secured his seventh Norway Chess title, where he beat the likes of Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Wei Yi, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura to once again stake his claim as the best in the world. But, even the best have their embarrassing slip-ups. At the end of the day, one wrong move is all it takes to change an entire game. And that is exactly what happened at the tournament in a crucial match between Carlsen and Gukesh, where the Norwegian succumbed to a now-popular loss against the Indian teenager. Carlsen, who was visibly upset over the loss, ended up slamming the table before regaining composure and shaking hands with Gukesh. While his reaction has now prompted a series of remarks on the internet, including criticism from many, Carlsen himself opened up on the same and revealed the thought process behind his reaction. 'That was a really painful loss. Those hit a lot harder," Carlsen revealed in an interview on Pardon My Take. '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 I'm 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." Well, thankfully for Carlsen, salvation was near, and he would attain the same, as the five-time World Champion secured the Norway Chess crown after a dramatic final round where his closest challenger, Gukesh, faltered at the last hurdle. It marked Carlsen's seventh triumph at his home event and underscores his enduring dominance in the classical format, despite stepping back from World Championship competition. He finished with 16 points, half a point ahead of Caruana, who capitalized on Gukesh's error to claim second place with 15.5 points, while Gukesh, who has had an up-and-down year as the reigning World Champion, had to settle for third with 14.5 points. First Published: June 20, 2025, 09:48 IST
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
a day 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.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
John Kruk recalls wild umpire interaction in penultimate MLB game: ‘Think I threatened to kill him'
Phillies legend John Kruk didn't end his playing career on good terms with longtime umpire Brian O'Nora. The TV analyst revealed Monday night that he once threatened to kill the umpire during a game in the 90s — the same ump who was calling the balls and strikes in Philadelphia's 5-2 win over the Marlins in South Beach. 'I just got a text message from Judson Burch,' Kruk told broadcast partner Tom McCarthy of his former ESPN partner. 'Big Phillies fan. Big umpire savant. He said Brian O'Nora has been around so long, he threw you out of a game.' Advertisement John Kruk's career ended with the White Sox. Getty Images At McCarthy's prodding, Kruk dug into his memory to recall the shocking event. 'The game before I retired, I think I threatened to kill him,' Kruk said. Advertisement O'Nora, wrapping up this third season of MLB umping, was indeed behind the plate on July 28, 1995, a game in which Kruk's White Sox fell to the Orioles, 4-3, in Baltimore. Kruk, 34, struck out looking against Doug Jones in the top of the ninth inning, the 15th straight hitless at-bat for the three-time All-Star — which seemingly led to him letting off some steam at O'Nora. Brian O'Nora has been umpiring for a long time. Getty Images Advertisement Whatever Kruk said, it apparently worked. The following game, Kruk, batting third as the Chicago DH, singled off Baltimore starter Scott Erickson in the first inning and immediately called it a career. 'He threw me a BP fastball, I got the dog crap jammed out of me and hit a little blooper,' he said on 'Pardon My Take' in 2024. 'So I drove home. I grew up two-and-a-half hours from Baltimore. I drove home, and I went to my house. I turned on the TV, and I'm watching the rest of the game, and our announcers are like, 'We don't know what happened. We know he was limping. But we haven't got a report yet, but we think it's a hamstring.'' Advertisement Kruk, who also played for the Padres and Phillies, revealed he'd requested Erickson throw him the pitch so he could walk away from the game with a .300 career average.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Josh Allen okay? NFL star reveals gross secret behind his game-day success and fans can't unhear it
Getty Images The Buffalo Bills' franchise QB might look cool under pressure, but apparently, his stomach strongly disagrees. Josh Allen once admitted that before every single NFL game, he throws up. And no, it's not nerves anymore. It's just a routine at this point. Josh Allen's pregame ritual includes puking and he's not even embarrassed about it If you thought Josh Allen's biggest flex was hurdling defenders or dropping bombs downfield, think again. In one of the wildest but somehow relatable confessions ever, the Bills QB confirmed that vomiting before every game has become part of his normal prep. Josh Allen throws up before every game! Whether it's anxiety, adrenaline, or superstition, Josh basically treats it like clockwork. He's talked about this on multiple occasions including on Pardon My Take , saying: 'It's just something that happens. I throw up before every game. At this point, it's part of the routine.' Josh Allen Does WHAT Before Every Game?! And honestly? He says it helps. Some people meditate. Some people blast music. Josh Allen just throws up and goes out to throw touchdowns. He's not the only athlete who does this but he's definitely owning it the hardest Believe it or not, Josh isn't alone. Tons of pro athletes have weird pregame habits. Michael Jordan used to get insanely quiet before big games. Donovan McNabb threw up in the Super Bowl. Serena Williams wears the same pair of socks every match. Everyone's got a thing. But Josh? He's not even trying to hide it. It makes him feel more human, honestly. Like yeah, he's a top-tier quarterback, but he's still out here dry heaving before kickoff like it's a final exam. Bills Mafia probably loves him even more for this because it's so on brand The Bills and their fanbase are already known for being wild, jumping through tables, snowball fights in the stands, you name it. So finding out their star QB has a borderline chaotic pregame ritual? Feels kinda perfect. Josh Allen Throws Up, Listens to Oldies, & Does Handshakes in 'Stitious' Pregame Routine | #shorts It might be gross. But in Buffalo? It's just grit. Josh Allen's pregame puke habit might seem odd, but whatever works, right? He's one of the NFL's best quarterbacks, and if this ritual helps him lock in, fans are fully on board. Just maybe keep him away from the Gatorade table until after the national anthem. Also read - Antonio Brown posts bizarre nude Pride edit of Caleb Williams, sparks online outrage
