D Gukesh Norway Chess 2025 Update; Hikaru Nakamura | Koneru Humpy | Norway Chase-World Champion Gukesh was defeated by World No-2 Hikaru: Fourth place slipped after defeat in 8th round, Hampi top in Women’s category

World Champion D Gukesh’s victory in the Norway Chase 2025 tournament was broken by World No-2 Hikaru Nakamura. Nakamura won the 8th round on Tuesday, taking advantage of a mistake of Gukesh, while the game was moving towards a draw.

Earlier, Gukesh had registered two consecutive wins. First defeated Magnus Carlson and then defeated Arjun Arigasi.

At the same time, two -time world rapid champion Koneru Hampi is at the top in Women’s category. Indian Grandmaster Hampi defeated Spanish Master Sarah Khadem in the 8th round. She has topped the points table with this victory.

Indian Grandmaster Hampi defeated Spanish Master Sarah Khadem in the 8th round.

Gukesh slipped at number four After this defeat, Gukesh has slipped to number four in the points table. He has 11.5 points after the 8th round. The first number is American Grandmaster Fabiano Karuana. They have 12.5 points. At number two is Norway’s current champion Carlson (12 points). At the same time, at number three is Nakamura (11.5) who defeated Gukesh.

Gukesh defeated Corlson two days ago

Indian star de Gukesh defeated World No-1 Magnus Carlson in the sixth round a day earlier. Gukesh won the first win against Carlson in the classical chase. After the defeat, Carlson punched the chase board angrily, which shattered the pawns. However, he then apologized to Gukesh and also patted his back. After this, he did not talk to the media and went away. Read full news