World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen showed visible frustration following a dramatic loss to Indian grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju at the Norway Chess tournament on Sunday. The 19-year-old Gukesh, celebrating his birthday, capitalized on a rare late-game blunder by Carlsen to stage a stunning comeback.
In a moment captured on video that quickly went viral, Carlsen slammed his fist on the table, scattering chess pieces in a burst of emotion before resigning. Although he briefly appeared ready to leave the board in frustration, Carlsen returned to collect the pieces and showed sportsmanship by congratulating his opponent with a pat on the back.
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The defeat adds to a challenging tournament for Carlsen, who had earlier lost a high-stakes Armageddon tiebreaker to world No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura despite holding an advantageous position. The Norwegian’s intense reactions have become a talking point alongside his gameplay, adding drama to the event.
Carlsen, known for his sometimes unconventional behaviour, including a past disqualification for dress code violations, now faces growing scrutiny as he navigates a tough tournament with the world watching closely.
