India's world chess champion D. Gukesh posted an impressive win over China's no. 1 player Wei Yi in the ninth round of the Norway Chess 2025 tournament.

Reigning World Champion Gukesh is challenging World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament. Carlsen, with 15 points, is closely trailed by Gukesh at 14.5. Following a loss to Gukesh, a frustrated Carlsen expressed his disillusionment with classical chess,

Upset by the defeat to Gukesh, world no. 1 Carlsen said his tournament was over at the Norway Chess, and he is considering quitting Classical Chess.