After becoming the Chess World Champion by beating Ding Liren, Gukesh humbly stated that winning the World Chess Championship doesn’t make him the best player in the world. Not when Magnus Carlsen still exists that is. Answering a reporter’s question at the press conference, Gukesh expressed his desire to test himself against the World No. 1. Meanwhile the Norwegian Grandmaster still seems to be disinterested in taking up that fight against Gukesh D at the biggest stage of them all.
Magnus Carlsen stated on the Take Take Take YouTube channel, “It’s not going to be me. I mean, let’s talk about Gukesh and the match and so on. I’m not part of this circus anymore.” But as destiny would have it, Magnus Carlsen will be facing off against the Youngest World Chess Champion in history quite soon. According to the recent reports on the internet, this matchup could take place no later than in May 2025, just 5 months from now.
Magnus And Gukesh To Take Part In The Norway Chess Championship
According to reports on the internet, Gukesh D and Magnus Carlsen both chess geniuses will be participating in the Norway Chess Championship taking place from 26 May to June 6 in 2025. For Chess fans all around the world, it promises to be a matchup to behold.
The founder and tournament director of Norway Chess, Kjell Madland, expressed his appreciation for the matchup. He stated, “This matchup is truly unique, and it’s thrilling to see the World Champion face off against the world’s highest-rated player. The whole world will be watching, and we’re proud to host such an incredible event.”
The Norway Chess Championship is one of the most respected Chess Events in the world with the top chess players taking part in it. In the 2025 edition, Gukesh D, Magnus Carlsen, world number 4 Arjun Erigaisi and the world number 9, China’s Wei Yi are also reportedly taking part. The tournament is known for its unique time control format and point system.
Who will come out on top at the Norway Chess Championship? Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh or someone else? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
