Gukesh D Birthday Special: Bounces Back With A Win At The Norway Chess 2025

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PC: Norway Chess 2025

It’s the reigning World Chess Champion, Gukesh D birthday, and he celebrated his birthday with a perfect present at Norway Chess 2025. Gukesh has struggled to claim a win at the tournament, especially since the classical format is his forte. He suffered two back-to-back losses from world number 1 Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi in the first two rounds.

A Win For Gukesh D Birthday

Gukesh D Birthday Special: Bounces Back With A Win At The Norway Chess 2025
PC: Norway Chess

However, coming to round 3, Gukesh was still under pressure, playing against world number two, Hikaru Nakamura. Playing in the white pieces, he opted for the Giuoco Piano, a classic opening in the format that set the stage for an intense battle. Unlike his previous rounds, he managed his time properly and gradually built pressure. The most significant moment of the game arrived when Nakamura offered a draw on move 30, and Gukesh D confidently declined the offer.

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Just a move later, Nakamura stumbled, allowing Gukesh to seize the opportunity. From there, Gukesh pressed his advantage, forcing Nakamura to a loss. This win was not just a personal triumph and a perfect gift for Gukesh D birthday, but also a sign that the world champion is back.

Why This Win Matters At The Norway Chess 2025

Gukesh D Birthday Special: Bounces Back With A Win At The Norway Chess 2025
PC: Norway Chess

The timing of the victory could not have been more poetic, as the clock struck midnight in India, fans erupted with joy and celebrated Gukesh D birthday and also his comeback at the Norway Chess 2025. Reflecting on his win, Gukesh D said, “I feel quite good! I think my time management was much better today than before. He had some drawing chances, but I guess overall it was a good game,”

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He also addressed his previous losses and said, “Obviously, the last two games were kind of tough. But today I just tried to play it as a fresh tournament. Glad I played (like that). Glad my time management and my game were pretty good (today),”

With this victory, he not only opened his account at the Norway Chess 2025 but also reminded the chess world why he is the reigning World Champion. As we celebrate Gukesh D birthday, all eyes will be on him to see if he can maintain his lead and challenge for the top spot again.

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