Nihal Sarin
IndiaathleteMaleb. 20049.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Nihal Sarin is an Indian chess prodigy known for his remarkable talent at a young age, boasting a FIDE rating of 2693, making him one of the top players in Asia and a significant contender in international chess tournaments.
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The 21-year-old grandmaster from Kerala who may represent India’s strongest medal hope in Paris.
How city’s gaming clubs are putting India on Esports World Cup map | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-06-20
Nihal Sarin is recognized as one of the most celebrated chess players in India.
One of the youngest to become GM at 13, India's Raunak Sadhwani still struggles to have a full-time chess coach | Exclusive | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-12-19
Nihal Sarin joined other top grandmasters in condemning Kramnik's behavior towards Naroditsky.
Šahovski prvak v postopku, ker je umrlega šahista obtoževal, da je goljufal
Slovenia· 2025-11-13
Nihal Sarin wrote that Kramnik had literally taken a life in connection with Naroditsky's death.
Chess, cheating and the sudden death of grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
Australia· 2025-10-27
Nihal Sarin stated that lives are destroyed when respected figures spread unfounded accusations.
Morte de Naroditsky levanta cortina para drama e doping no xadrez | Xadrez
Portugal· 2025-10-23
Nihal Sarin expressed that Kramnik should be held accountable for his actions towards Naroditsky.
Гроссмейстер Народицкий, который внезапно умер в 29 лет, перед смертью тяжело переживал обвинения со стороны Крамника
Belarus· 2025-10-23
Nihal Sarin criticized Kramnik's accusations, suggesting they contributed to Naroditsky's tragic death.
Ex-Weltmeister Wladimir Kramnik in der Kritik
Switzerland· 2025-10-23
Nihal Sarin expressed sorrow over Naroditsky's death and criticized the unfounded allegations.
Daniel Naroditsky: morte e investigação por trapaça levantam debate sobre acusações no xadrez
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-23
Nihal Sarin accused Kramnik of 'taking a life' in remarks about Naroditsky's death.
Fide to investigate Kramnik over attacks on Naroditsky as chess reels from player’s death | Chess
United Kingdom· 2025-10-23
Nihal Sarin is an Indian grandmaster who played against Naroditsky online and commented on the pressure Naroditsky faced due to Kramnik's accusations.
מות השחקן היהודי, הטענות לרמאות, והיריב ש"יירקב בגיהינום"
Israel· 2025-10-23Nihal Sarin said on X that Kramnik 'needs to pay for what he's doing,' adding that the late Naroditsky had been under 'immense pressure' from his rival's accusations.
Chess federation investigating Kramnik's campaign against NaroditskyUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-22
Nihal Sarin expressed that the unfounded accusations against Naroditsky have caused immense pressure and pain.
Ajedrez: La intrahistoria de los últimos meses del ajedrecista Naroditsky, muerto a los 29 años: difamación y un rifirrafe público con Krámnik | Deportes
Spain· 2025-10-21
Grandmaster Nihal Sarin secured a quick draw against Germany's Matthias Bluebaum in the eighth round of the FIDE Grand Swiss.
FIDE Grand Swiss: Nihal Sarin shares lead after Round 8; D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh play out 103-move draw | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-09-12
Nihal Sarin is one of the grandmasters who qualified for the main event in chess.
أبطال جدد وإثارة متصاعدة في ختام الأسبوع الثالث من كأس العالم للرياضات الإلكترونية 2025 بالرياض
Saudi Arabia· 2025-07-29
Nihal Sarin is the top seed in the tournament and tied with Alexey Gribenko.
الجولة 6 تشعل «سباق الصدارة» في «دبي المفتوحة للشطرنج»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-06-02
Nihal Sarin, a grandmaster, leads the list of players in the first category of the tournament.
182 لاعباً في بطولة دبي المفتوحة للشطرنجUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-05-27
He is one of the top players participating in the championship with a rating of 2693.
«آسيوية الأساتذة» تدشن «الشطرنج الخاطف»United Arab Emirates· 2025-05-09
