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D Gukesh’s win over Carlsen pivotal moment for Indian chess: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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GUWAHATI, June 2: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday termed world chess champion D Gukesh’s win over world number one Magnus Carlsen as a “pivotal moment” for Indian chess.

“We are proud of you @DGukesh! Your taking down of Magnus Carlson at @NorwayChess was phenomenal, truly priceless! This is indeed a pivotal moment for Indian chess. Well done,” he said in a post on X.

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Five-time world champion Carlsen seemed to have the upper hand almost throughout the four-hour-long contest, but a critical mistake in time trouble allowed Gukesh to turn the tables on the Norwegian and secure a remarkable win. (PTI)

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