Magnus Carlsen's fist smash at Norway Chess, following a loss to Gukesh, sparked widespread attention, overshadowing their game. Caruana shared insights on Carlsen's motivation against Gukesh, emphasising the significance of defeating the world champion. Caruana also acknowledged Gukesh's strong performances over the past year and his own expectations to compete with the rising Indian chess talents.
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