Nihal sarin: Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, has officially qualified for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 following a spectacular performance in the Chess Last Chance Qualifiers (LCQ).Nihal was one of only four players and the sole Indian to secure his spot at the global tournament through the LCQ, which completes the 16-player roster for Who is Nihal Sarin? Nihal Sarin is one of India’s top young chess players. He was born on July 13, 2004, in Thrissur, Kerala. He became a grandmaster at the age of 14 in 2018. Nihal Sarin is known for his dynamic and aggressive playing style, particularly in shorter time formats like rapid and blitz. He excels in tactical calculation and often wins with tactical flourish, earning him the nickname "speed devil" and "master tactician". However, he is also a strong positional player, demonstrating deep calculation and the ability to shift between positional and tactical play. Nihal Sarin Age 21 Source: chessbase.in Title Grandmaster Live Rating 2703.9 Live Rank #31 FIDE Rating 2700 World Rank #32 India Rank #7 FIDE Peak Rating 2700 - Oct 2025 (Age 21) FIDE Peak Rank #32 (2700) - Oct 2025 (Age 21) Rapid 2688 World #26, Peak 2688 (Jul 2025) Blitz 2681 World #34, Peak 2711 (Sep 2024) Born 13 Jul 2004 Thrissur, Kerala ...