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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Nihal Sarin wins President’s Cup 2024 in Uzbekistan

Indian Grand Master Nihal Sarin clinched the President Cup after drawing against Nodirbek Abdusattorov with black pieces on Friday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Sarin ended the tournament at the top of the standings with 7.5 points after playing out nine rounds while local player Abdusattorov’s chances were dealt a blow with the final-round draw. Another local player Javokhir Sindarov took second …

Indian Points Sarin Uzbek

3 months ago

Gukesh was insanely impressive, says GM Nihal Sarin

The Hindu

Set to play for PBG Alaskan Knights in the second season of the Global Chess League in London from October 3 to 12, GM Nihal Sarin on Friday termed the league “the IPL of chess.” “I would say this is like the IPL of chess. “That basically means that the only way a match ends in a draw is like …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik Accuses Indian GM Nihal Sarin of Cheating in Online Chess

News 18

Indian grandmaster Nihal Sarin has been accused of cheating in online chess by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik. And you even dare “shaming” me for being adequate and sane, sticking to REALITY,” read Kramnik’s response to a post contesting his claims against the 19-year-old Sarin. And you even dare "shaming" me for being adequate and sane, sticking to REALITY 🫣— …

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1 year, 4 months ago

FIDE World Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Nihal, Narayanan advance; Arjun, Vidit held again

The Hindu

In keeping with their reputation, the teen-trio of D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin eased into the third round of the FIDE World Cup in Baku, on Thursday when the Indian women had a highly fruitful outing. Gukesh overtakes Anand in live world rankings Like Mary, Karthik Venkataraman also punched way above his weight to hold second seed Hikaru …

Indian Gukesh Drew Mary Praggnanandhaa Nihal Narayanan

1 year, 4 months ago

Gukesh, Pragg and Nihal progress with ease; Indian women also have a rewarding day

The Hindu

In keeping with their reputation, the teen trio of D. Gukesh, R. Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin eased into the third round of the FIDE World Cup in Baku on a day when the Indian women had a highly fruitful outing. K. Humpy, D. Harika, R. Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh advanced on Thursday but Mary Ann Gomes impressed again by making …

Indian Drew Nihal Pragg Gukesh R Bt Yuriy

1 year, 9 months ago

Nihal Sarin wins Spirit of Sports award at Sportstar Aces 2023

The Hindu

Chess prodigy Nihal Sarin won the 2023 Sportstar Aces Popular Choice Award for Spirit of Sports at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on Monday. READ - Sportstar Aces Awards 2023: Vinesh Phogat and Anwar Ali win Comeback of the Year award Sarin won praise for his sportsmanship when he resigned in three moves against World No. Former India cricketer …

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2 years ago

Tata Steel Chess: It’s time for blitz, and Nihal Sarin cannot wait

The Hindu

KOLKATA There was this moment at the National Library on Thursday evening when just about everyone at the press conference laughed aloud. Viswanathan Anand, who has effortlessly stepped into his role of a commentator-cum-journalist, said he had one question for all the players: “How do you look forward to the blitz tournament?” After Arjun Erigaisi gave his answer, Anand, who …

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2 years ago

Tata Steel Chess: Nihal Sarin, Anna Ushenina emerge champions

The Hindu

If it was Arjun Erigaisi last year, it is Nihal Sarin this year – the teenaged Indian champion at the Tata Steel Chess India. Anna Ushenina of Ukraine defeated Georgia’s Nana Dzagnidzen to win the women’s event at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament. Sethuraman 2 lost to Hikaru Nakamura 4.5; So Wesley 4 bt D. Gukesh 4.5; Shakhriyar Mamedyarov …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Global Championship Finals: Nihal Sarin trails Wesley So 1-3 in summit clash

The Hindu

Nihal Sarin lost twice to Wesley So with black pieces to trail 1-3 in the first set of four rapid games in the title-clash of the $500,000 Chess.com Global Championship Finals on Sunday. Since the first player to reach 4.5 points from eight games will get the winner’s share of $200,000, Nihal will to have strike early, preferably twice, to …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Chess Olympiad: India 1 wins Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time

The Hindu

It rained medals for India following its best-ever Chess Olympiad campaign here. Though a bronze medal in each section - Open and women - was a first, India 1 claimed the Gaprindashvili Cup - a symbol of the combined supremacy of a team in both sections. Named after former Soviet and Georgian World champion Nona Gaprindashvili - the first woman …

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2 years, 4 months ago

India 2 beats Germany to claim bronze in Chess Olympiad

The Hindu

MAMALLAPURAM Putting aside the disappointment of missing a chance to have a go at the gold medal, India 2 climbed the podium with a resounding 3-1 victory over Germany in the 11th and final round here. With Nihal Sarin and Ranuak Sadhwani striking with white pieces while D. Gukesh and R. Praggnanandhaa gaining a draw with black, India 2 emerged …

India Germany Usa Uzbekistan Drew Uzb Nihal Sarin

2 years, 5 months ago

D. Gukesh Super Grandmaster at sweet 16

The Hindu

D. Gukesh, the 16-year-old Grandmaster from Chennai, became only the sixth Indian to reach and cross the coveted 2700 ELO ratings mark in chess. Only two other players - China’s Wei Yi and Iranian-born French player Alireza Firouzja achieved this earlier than the 16 years and nearly 2 months old Gukesh, even as world champion Magnus Carlsen attained a FIDE …

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2 years, 6 months ago

BYJU's Young Athlete: Nihal Sarin focuses on training in May 2022

The Hindu

Prodigious chess player Nihal Sarin, was adjudged the BYJU's 'Young Athlete of the Year ' at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2022 on March 19. Starting April 2022, Sportstar will track the progress of the BYJU’s Young Athletes – Esha and Nihal Sarin, throughout the year. Sarin played the Sharjah Masters last month, but it wasn’t a memorable outing for him …

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2 years, 7 months ago

BYJU's Young Athlete: Nihal Sarin makes solid progress in April 2022

The Hindu

Prodigious chess player Nihal Sarin, was adjudged the BYJU's 'Young Athlete of the Year ' at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2022 on March 19. Nihal Sarin played three tournaments in April: the Fagernes Open in Norway, Menorca Open in Spain, and the Bundesliga in Germany. “In March I had done well to finish second in Belgrade, which was among the …

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2 years, 8 months ago

A teen sweep in National Chess Championship

The Hindu

These are exciting times for Indian chess. Many Indians managed to play some of the accomplished players like World champion Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian etc in online games, where both players were allowed three minutes on the clock. Even as Nihal and Praggnanandhaa continued to get the lion’s share of media attention, Arjun went on make his mark …

World Players Indian Chess Play Gukesh Divya

2 years, 9 months ago

Sportstar Aces Awards: Nihal Sarin named BYJU's Young Athlete of the Year (Male)

The Hindu

Prodigious chess player Nihal Sarin has been named the BYJU's 'Young Athlete of the Year ' at the Sportstar Aces Awards 2022. All of 17, Nihal has had a great year, winning the Silver Lake Open in Serbia, the Serbian Open, and the Biel GMT Blitz in Switzerland. I will like to thank my family for their huge support without …

Sarin Byju Nihal Sportstar Great Support

3 years, 1 month ago

FIDE Grand Swiss Chess: Sasikiran upsets Fedoseev, joins Nihal Sarin

The Hindu

Veteran K. Sasikiran upstaged fancied Russian Vladimir Fedoseev and caught up with an unbeaten Nihal Sarin in the second score-group at 3.5 points after five rounds of $425 FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Sunday. READ| In the women’s section, D. Harika drew with the 2015 World championship finalist Natalija Pogonina to reach 3.5 points. Harika is …

Drew Harika Rus Nihal Sarin Fedoseev

3 years, 1 month ago

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Nihal Sarin stays in second spot

The Hindu

In-form Nihal Sarin maintained his joint second position following a draw with Russia’s Pavel Ponkratov to reach three points after four rounds of the $425,000 FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Saturday. Spearhead P. Harikrishna posted his second straight victory, S. P. Sethuraman drew with former World championship finalist Boris Gelfand while D. Gukesh and K. Sasikiran …

Drew Rus Nihal Sarin

3 years, 1 month ago

FIDE Grand Swiss: D Harika beats Antoaneta Stefanova in third round; P Harikrishna, Nihal Sarin also win

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Harika defeated Stefanova with pieces in 68 moves although, for the most part, black was in no danger of losing. Riga : India’s Dronavalli Harika defeated former world champion Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria in the third round of the FIDE Grand Swiss chess tournament to grab a share of the lead. On board two, Harika defeated Stefanova with pieces in …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Nihal Sarin Slips to Joint Second Spot in RTU Open Classical Chess

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India’s Grandmaster Nihal Sarin was held to a draw by compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the fourth round of the Riga Technical University Open Chess Championships in Riga, Latvia, as the strong Indian contingent continued to do well in the classical chess event. Sarin the second highest-ranked player in the Open Grandmaster section of this chess festival which is celebrating its …

Sarin Erigaisi Riga

3 years, 4 months ago

Biel Chess Festival: India's Nihal Sarin draws final round game; finishes third overall

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Veteran American player Gata Kamsky, who established an early lead with a good performance in the Rapid event held on to win the title despite a below par showing in the Blitz section. Biel : India’s teenaged Grandmaster Nihal Sarin drew against French GM Maxime Lagarde in the seventh and final round of the Classical section of the Grandmaster Triathlon …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Biel Chess festival: Nihal Sarin, Gata Kamsky play out draw in penultimate round

The Hindu

Young Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin held tournament leader Gata Kamsky to a draw in the sixth and penultimate round of the classical event in the Grandmaster Triathlon being played as part of the Biel Chess Festival on Tuesday. In the Master Tournament, part of the Biel Chess Festival, Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi joined compatriot Karthikeyan Murali at the top after …

Indian Round Points Draw Nihal Nihal Sarin Kamsky

3 years, 4 months ago

Biel Chess festival: Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin shines in Blitz event, wins eight games

Firstpost

Sarin is placed joint second after the rapid, blitz and four rounds of Classical section at the Biel Grandmaster Triathlon Biel: Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin notched up eight wins to go with three draws and as many defeats to be placed joint second after the rapid, blitz and four rounds of Classical section at the Biel Grandmaster Triathlon on Saturday. …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Biel Chess festival: Indian GM Nihal Sarin shines in blitz event, wins eight games

The Hindu

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin notched up eight wins to go with three draws and as many defeats to be placed joint second after the rapid, blitz and four rounds of Classical section at the Biel Grandmaster Triathlon here on Saturday. READ: Biel Chess festival: Sarin draws with Studer Veteran American Kamsky is ahead of the pack with 25 points, while …

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Nihal Sarin wins President’s Cup 2024 in Uzbekistan

Gukesh was insanely impressive, says GM Nihal Sarin

Former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik Accuses Indian GM Nihal Sarin of Cheating in Online Chess

FIDE World Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Nihal, Narayanan advance; Arjun, Vidit held again

Gukesh, Pragg and Nihal progress with ease; Indian women also have a rewarding day

Nihal Sarin wins Spirit of Sports award at Sportstar Aces 2023

Tata Steel Chess: It’s time for blitz, and Nihal Sarin cannot wait

Tata Steel Chess: Nihal Sarin, Anna Ushenina emerge champions

Global Championship Finals: Nihal Sarin trails Wesley So 1-3 in summit clash

Chess Olympiad: India 1 wins Gaprindashvili Cup for the first time

India 2 beats Germany to claim bronze in Chess Olympiad

D. Gukesh Super Grandmaster at sweet 16

BYJU's Young Athlete: Nihal Sarin focuses on training in May 2022

BYJU's Young Athlete: Nihal Sarin makes solid progress in April 2022

A teen sweep in National Chess Championship

Sportstar Aces Awards: Nihal Sarin named BYJU's Young Athlete of the Year (Male)

FIDE Grand Swiss Chess: Sasikiran upsets Fedoseev, joins Nihal Sarin

FIDE Grand Swiss chess: Nihal Sarin stays in second spot

FIDE Grand Swiss: D Harika beats Antoaneta Stefanova in third round; P Harikrishna, Nihal Sarin also win

Nihal Sarin Slips to Joint Second Spot in RTU Open Classical Chess

Biel Chess Festival: India's Nihal Sarin draws final round game; finishes third overall

Biel Chess festival: Nihal Sarin, Gata Kamsky play out draw in penultimate round

Biel Chess festival: Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin shines in Blitz event, wins eight games

Biel Chess festival: Indian GM Nihal Sarin shines in blitz event, wins eight games