‘You’re not a teenager anymore’: Carlsen’s B-day wish for Gukesh goes viral – Watch

Magnus Carlsen’s birthday message to D Gukesh went viral during Norway Chess 2026. “You’re not a teenager anymore, time to grow up,” Carlsen joked as Gukesh turned 20. Several chess stars, including Ju Wenjun and Koneru Humpy, also wished him. Later, Carlsen defeated Gukesh in a closely fought classical game, improving his position in the tournament standings.