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Stavanger Shock: Gukesh Defeats Carlsen in Classical First

Carlsen stood up, struck the table, and exclaimed, “Oh my God.” Across from him, the reigning world champion had just won a game he thought he was losing

D Gukesh at Stavanger in the sixth round of Norway Chess

D Gukesh at Stavanger in the sixth round of Norway Chess (Photo: Norway Chess/Michal Walusza)