Magnus Carlsen captivates internet with stunning upset chess loss reaction

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The internet has been buzzing with interest after Magnus Carlsen‘s unexpected defeat at the hands of chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju. This viral sensation comes as Carlsen, from Norway, has generated a lot of attention online.

Generally, chess tends to stay within its own niche online. But occasionally, an extraordinary event in this centuries-old game captures the world’s attention on the web. This phenomenon has been boosted by well-known chess masters like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, who have garnered internet fame.

More frequently, competitions are being broadcast across platforms like Twitch and YouTube, reaching wider audiences than ever before. This includes renowned events such as world championships, the acclaimed PogChamps series on Chess.com, and numerous other events too.

During the Norway Chess 2025 competition, games were also broadcasted on YouTube. Though viewership was strong overall, it was Magnus Carlsen’s response to his defeat at the hands of Gukesh Dommaraju that truly stole the spotlight.

Magnus Carlsen goes viral slamming chess table

In round six of the competition, the currently top-ranked chess player globally, hailing from Norway, suffered a loss at the hands of Gukesh following an error in calculation and an unusual slip-up, which is not typical of him.

In the heat of the game, as I saw my impending loss, I let out my frustration and banged the table so hard that it sent chess pieces flying. The commentators, caught off guard, let out surprised gasps at my dramatic response to the defeat.

Gukesh turns it all around and WINS his first classical game against Magnus Carlsen!#NorwayChess

— chess24 (@chess24com) June 1, 2025

Dave Portnoy responds to Magnus loss

Yet, what stood out was their departure from the table. Swiftly rising after a forceful pound, Magnus made haste to shake hands with Gukesh, offering an apology for his forceful action.

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Their leaving the table was also noteworthy. In quick succession, Magnus stood up, slammed his hand down, then extended his hand towards Gukesh in a gesture of goodwill, expressing regret for his aggressive act.

After arranging some of the dispersed pieces, Carlsen did so as Gukesh departed, amazed by the outcome. The top-ranked player in the world subsequently offered his competitor a friendly slap on the back and left the stage without attending to his press commitments.

In a recent posting, Dave Portnoy, the proprietor of Barstool Sports, shared a video clip accompanied by the remark: “I’m compelled to watch this, but I can’t explain why.” This post has garnered over 7 million views as of now.

I can’t stop watching this and I don’t know why.

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) June 2, 2025

Previously, similar content has gained additional views in the millions after being re-shared. One user commented, “I’m curious if he realizes this is all part of a game.

Throughout the game, Carlsen expressed confusion about his opponent’s strategy and felt he had a strong game plan of his own. However, events took an unexpected turn, leading to his defeat.

In a game played under traditional chess rules, Gukesh managed to defeat Magnus for the first time. However, it’s worth noting that as the top-ranked player, Magnus Carlsen still has remaining matches in the Norway Chess tournament.

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2025-06-02 16:18