Magnus was distracted by curry scent: Instead of applause, D Gukeshs win video attracts racist hate on TikTok

Jun 03, 2025 06:54 AM IST

Several NRI and Indian social media customers have reacted with anger after noticing a wave of racist remarks on D Gukesh’s viral victory video.

A video of when D Gukesh sealed a win in opposition to Magnus Carlsen goes viral on social media. It exhibits the second Carlsen banged a desk in frustration after shedding to the 18-year-old Indian in Norway Chess 2025. However, some social media customers, as an alternative of simply celebrating the Indian champion, have flooded the feedback part with racist remarks. Many customers focused Gukesh’s nationality with xenophobic and derogatory feedback, sparking outrage on-line.

World Champion D Gukesh sealed a victory in opposition to former World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of Norway Chess. (X/@JP Nadda)

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An NRI pointed it out in an X put up and wrote, “Can I ask why isn’t @NorwayChess moderating its TikTok account, despite repeated racist comments targeting Gukesh? These comments are visible, liked by thousands, and consistently appear at the top.” The particular person additional shared a screenshot of a comment beneath the video that reads, “Magnus was distracted by the curry scent (sic).”

How did social media react?

People had so much to say about this put up. An particular person remarked, “West hates Indians, they always did.” Another added, “They encourage racism against Indians.”

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A 3rd expressed, “No worries. The whole world hates India’s rise. Who cares about trolls? Let them waste their time and mind.” A fourth wrote, “They can’t accept the fact an Indian talent got over the top. Nobody from the West is complaining about Magnus’ attitude, saying it’s all. It’s pure jealousy.”

The 18-year-old sealed a shocking win in opposition to the World No. 1 of their Round 6 face-off. Initially, Gukesh was in a shedding place. However, after a blunder by Carlsen, the Indian clinched a win in opposition to the Norwegian.

Gukesh’s grandfather on Carlsen’s desk banging:

Gukesh’s grandfather, Shankar Rajesh, defended Carlsen by saying, “That is natural.” He continued, “He will be relaxed, and he will be practising.”

Talking about his grandson’s win, he advised ANI, “One of the major achievements which he hadn’t achieved before, he achieved now. Gukesh has now beaten Magnus Carlsen as well. There is no pressure on him now.”