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Nihal Sarin does the double over World Champion D Gukesh to win Menorca Open in Spain

April 12, 2026 11:26 pm

Finishes half a point ahead of the field as compatriot narrowly avoids wooden spoon in sox-player closed event

Nihal Sarin stuns World Champion Gukesh at Menorca Masters with ruthless attacking display

April 09, 2026 11:01 pm

Gukesh arrived in Menorca as a two-time champion of the event, but his current form tells a very different story. His first mistake against Nihal came as early as the ninth move.

India's S8UL and GodLike Esports selected for 2026 Esports Club Partner program as India emerge as key growth region

April 02, 2026 5:20 pm

Since its launch in 2023, the program has invested over $100 million (approx. INR 948 crore) into clubs worldwide,

'No big deal': Nihal Sarin reacts after being shown middle finger during online blitz game

February 27, 2026 2:19 pm

The incident happened during TakeTakeTake’s Titled Tuesday event, where Sarin and Armenia's Emin Ohanyan were involved in a very tense endgame battle.

Tata Steel Chess: Nihal Sarin battles through grief – wins Rapid title a day after grandfather's death

January 10, 2026 1:45 pm

Grandmaster was persuaded by mother to stay and play and clinches crown ahead of Viswanathan Anand.

After FIDE World Cup heartbreak, Nihal Sarin takes down Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, Praggnanandhaa to win Bullet Brawl

November 17, 2025 7:43 pm

Nihal defeated the likes of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and compatriot R. Praggnanandhaa for his third Bullet Brawl.

'In our last conversation, Naroditsky said he would like to share a few things with me in private'

January 01, 2026 2:25 pm

The death of 29-year-old American Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has put former chess world champion Vladimir Kramnik in the centre of the turmoil. The Russian legend has publicly accused several players - including Naroditsky, India's Nihal Sarin and Czech GM David Navara - of cheating, often without substantial proof. Sarin shared his grief for his friend “Danya,” his fears for Navara, and his thoughts on Kramnik's actions.

Nihal Sarin on Daniel Naroditsky's death: 'He (Vladimir Kramnik) has kind of literally taken a life'

October 22, 2025 5:03 pm

As American chess star and New York Times columnist's death sparks intrigue, Indian GM blames Russian GM who had made allegation of cheating.

Firouzja hands Nihal first loss in gruelling 7-hour battle at Grand Swiss to take top spot; Erigaisi joint-second

September 14, 2025 9:34 am

R Vaishali in joint-second position with three other players, just 0.5 points behind leader Kateryna Lagno; Divya blunders a bishop in Open category against Hungarian GM Sanan Sjugirov after holding ground.

'I never dreamt of that': Speed king Nihal Sarin, leading the Candidates race in FIDE Grand Swiss, reveals his pursuit of 'good chess'

September 12, 2025 5:03 pm

Nihal has won four rounds, and his win over Maghsoodloo was special as he outplayed Iran's No. 1 in an extremely complex endgame.

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