The win marked Gukesh’s first-ever classical victory over the Norwegian legend—and only the second by an Indian player in the tournament’s history, following Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.

Gukesh’s remarkable achievements at a young age serve as a beacon of inspiration, from school students to aspirants of India’s most competitive exams.

Prakher even tagged Gukesh in the post. Watch the video here: The hilarious sketch is a recreation of Magnus Carlsen's table slam moment that took place at the Norway Chess tournament 2025.