Norway Chess 2025 kicked off with a bang on 26 May 2025 in Stavanger. Round 1 unfolded high-profile drama, and we got to witness high-stakes matchups like Magnus vs. Gukesh. The opening day was worth the hype, and it lived up to its expectations as we saw many shocking results. This article will tell you the results of every match that took place in Round 1 of the tournament.
Norway Chess 2025, Round 1
Magnus vs. Gukesh
The most anticipated game of the tournament was Magnus vs. Gukesh. The round marked the first classical game between the world number 1 and the world champion since his title win in 2024. Expectations were high with Gukesh as classical is his thing and forte. However, he fell short of excellence, and Magnus Carlsen ended up winning the game. He concluded his win by saying, “You come at the king, you best not miss.”
Nakamura vs. Caruana
Another high-stakes matchup was between Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. This rivalry was boosted in the Freestyle Grand Chess Tour, where both finished near each other. American star Nakamura started strong in the game and eventually defeated Fabiano Caruana in a tense classical game.
Wei Yi vs. Arjun Erigiasi
The match between China’s Wei Yi and India’s Arjun Erigiasi ended in a draw in round 1 of Norway Chess 2025. However, Erigiasi marked his dominance in the Armageddon tiebreaker and won the game.
Koneru Humpy vs. Vaishali Rameshbabu
In the women’s section, an Indian chess showdown was seen between Koneru Humpy and Vaishali Rameshbabu, where Humpy defeated Vaishali to secure three points.
Norway Chess 2025, Round 1 Full Results
| Match | Winner | Loser |
|---|---|---|
| Magnus Carlsen vs D Gukesh | Magnus Carlsen | D Gukesh |
| Hikaru Nakamura vs Fabiano Caruana | Hikaru Nakamura | Fabiano Caruana |
| Wei Yi vs Arjun Erigaisi (Armageddon) | Arjun Erigaisi | Wei Yi |
| Humpy Koneru vs R Vaishali (Women’s) | Humpy Koneru | R Vaishali |
Norway Chess 2025, Round 1 Standings
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magnus Carlsen | 3 |
| 1 | Hikaru Nakamura | 3 |
| 3 | Arjun Erigaisi | 1.5 |
| 4 | Wei Yi | 1 |
| 5 | D Gukesh | 0 |
| 5 | Fabiano Caruana | 0 |
Women’s Section
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpy Koneru | 3 |
| 2 | Others | – |
Also Read: Magnus Carlsen Shows Who’s The Boss, Defeats Gukesh In Norway Chess 2025
