D Gukesh, the 19-year-old Indian Grandmaster, has made significant strides in the chess world, yet Magnus Carlsen believes he is not quite ready for sustained dominance. Following Gukesh's victory over him in Round 6 of Norway Chess, Carlsen noted that the emerging generation of players still has areas to improve. He remarked, "once-in-a-generation talents are once in a generation for a reason," suggesting that Gukesh may lack the consistent edge necessary to dominate chess as Carlsen has.

In a conversation with Indian chess player Tania Sachdev, Carlsen was asked about potential successors to his reign. He acknowledged Gukesh's talent but indicated that he is not far enough ahead of his peers to ensure a lasting period of supremacy at this stage.

"Currently, there isn't anyone who stands out. That's the honest truth. Gukesh has demonstrated in this tournament that he is on the right path," Carlsen stated.

He further commented, "Perhaps he isn't as advanced as we might have expected. He reminds me of my own journey in 2008-2009. He has the potential to excel, but achieving great results requires not just positional skill but also a fighting spirit," Carlsen elaborated.

"At their age, it's normal not to have mastered everything. While other players show promise, I don't foresee any of them emerging as a clear number one. Right now, I believe the more experienced players have the upper hand," Carlsen added.

"Each of these young players has distinct weaknesses, which is typical for their age. The reason why once-in-a-generation talents are so rare is that it's not an easy feat," Carlsen concluded.

Magnus Carlsen is widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players in history, having held the top position in the FIDE world rankings for nearly 14 years as of July 2011. Although Gukesh managed to defeat Carlsen in their encounter at Norway Chess, he ultimately fell short of clinching the tournament title. In the final round, American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana triumphed over Gukesh, paving the way for Carlsen to secure the overall victory.

Carlsen wrapped up the Norway Chess event with a total of 16 points, having agreed to a draw against fellow Indian player Arjun Erigaisi while facing a challenging position.