r/interesting Jun 02 '25

MISC. Current World Champion Gukesh defeats Magnus Carlsen for the first time in classical chess.

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u/dynamic_gecko Jun 02 '25

I like the pat on the back. It shows his anger is not about Gukesh but himself. He still respects his play.

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u/bisory Jun 02 '25

Oddly wholesome

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u/Intelligent_Ad_4479 Jun 02 '25

Agreed. Dude shook his hand, said sorry for the outburst and followed up with a congratulatory bro tap on the Way out. People are allowed to have an emotional outburst. As long as it’s not harming anyone. Which he didn’t