Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 6: Indian chess prodigy and reigning World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh continues his remarkable run at the prestigious 2025 Norway Chess tournament, registering a sensational fourth classical victory that has brought him within touching distance of the title.

In a gripping Round 9 match held on Wednesday, the 18-year-old defeated China’s top Grandmaster Wei Yi in a high-stakes encounter that demonstrated his maturity and mastery beyond his years. With this victory, Gukesh now sits at 14.5 points—just half a point behind tournament leader and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

The match against Wei Yi was a showcase of Gukesh’s strategic brilliance. After a tense and dynamic middlegame, the Indian teen steered the position into a complex endgame, executing precise calculations to outplay his opponent. His calm demeanour and sharp positional play continue to earn admiration from experts and fans alike.

Meanwhile, Carlsen proved why he remains a force to reckon with, securing a gritty win over American star Fabiano Caruana in a hard-fought rook endgame. With that win, the Norwegian retains a slim lead with 15 points as the tournament enters its final round.

The chess fraternity now eagerly awaits the grand finale. If Gukesh wins his last-round match and Carlsen falters with anything less than a victory, the young Indian could claim his maiden Norway Chess title—just months after being crowned the youngest World Champion in chess history.

This edition of Norway Chess is shaping up to be more than a mere contest—it's being hailed as a symbolic passing of the baton in world chess. Whether the narrative ends with Gukesh’s crowning glory or a resurgent Carlsen defending his turf, Round 10 is poised to deliver a finish for the ages.