In a powerful nod to India's teenage chess sensation, industrialist Anand Mahindra praised D Gukesh for his calm triumph over Magnus Carlsen, saying the Indian Grandmaster's silent composure was louder than the Norwegian legend’s visible frustration.
Sharing a clip of Carlsen slamming his fist on the table after losing to Gukesh in a classical match at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Mahindra posted on X, “Carlsen’s visible frustration at the end wasn’t just a tantrum — it was the greatest compliment the World Champion could receive from the GOAT. No fist pump. No smirk. Gukesh didn’t need one. His silence roared louder than Carlsen’s exit.”
The 17-year-old Gukesh, who recently became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeated Carlsen for the first time in a classical format. Carlsen had dominated most of the match, but a blunder in time pressure cost him the game — prompting an uncharacteristic outburst.
“I mean, (the win was) not the way I wanted it to be, but okay, I'll take it,” Gukesh told Chess.com, later adding with a smile, “... I've also banged a lot of tables in my career.”
Despite the loss, Carlsen remains on top of the tournament standings. Gukesh, however, continues to capture the imagination of fans — and admiration from business leaders like Mahindra — with his poise, humility, and quiet dominance on the board.
Sharing a clip of Carlsen slamming his fist on the table after losing to Gukesh in a classical match at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Mahindra posted on X, “Carlsen’s visible frustration at the end wasn’t just a tantrum — it was the greatest compliment the World Champion could receive from the GOAT. No fist pump. No smirk. Gukesh didn’t need one. His silence roared louder than Carlsen’s exit.”
Carlsen’s visible frustration at the end wasn’t just a tantrum — it was the greatest compliment the World Champion could receive from the GOAT
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) June 2, 2025
No fist pump. No smirk. Gukesh didn’t need one. His silence roared louder than Carlsen’s exit.
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The 17-year-old Gukesh, who recently became the youngest-ever World Chess Champion, defeated Carlsen for the first time in a classical format. Carlsen had dominated most of the match, but a blunder in time pressure cost him the game — prompting an uncharacteristic outburst.
“I mean, (the win was) not the way I wanted it to be, but okay, I'll take it,” Gukesh told Chess.com, later adding with a smile, “... I've also banged a lot of tables in my career.”
Despite the loss, Carlsen remains on top of the tournament standings. Gukesh, however, continues to capture the imagination of fans — and admiration from business leaders like Mahindra — with his poise, humility, and quiet dominance on the board.
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