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STARS OF KERALA- GM NIHAL SARIN
GRANDMASTER NIHAL SARIN
He was born on July 13, 2004, in Kerala, India, is a chess grandmaster recognized for his exceptional skills and strategic brilliance. He achieved the grandmaster title at just 14, demonstrating his prodigious talent in the chess world. Sarin is renowned for his aggressive play and mastery in blitz chess, captivating global audiences and chess enthusiasts.
He was born on July 13, 2004, in Kerala, India, is a chess grandmaster recognized for his exceptional skills and strategic brilliance. He achieved the grandmaster title at just 14, demonstrating his prodigious talent in the chess world. Sarin is renowned for his aggressive play and mastery in blitz chess, captivating global audiences and chess enthusiasts.
Sarin's chess journey, inspired by his family's love for the game, led to remarkable achievements both nationally and internationally. Some of his significant accomplishments include:
National Achievements:
- National Sub-Junior Chess Champion: Sarin won the Indian National Sub-Junior Chess Championship, showcasing his dominance in the national arena.
- National Junior Chess Champion: He also triumphed in the Indian National Junior Chess Championship, further solidifying his status as one of India's leading young chess talents.
International Records and Achievements:
- World Youth Chess Championships: He won the Under-10 World Championship in 2013 and the Under-12 Championship in 2015, highlighting his early global impact.
- Asian Youth Chess Championships: Sarin clinched gold in the Under-10 category in 2012 and the Under-14 category in 2017, dominating on the continental stage.
- Commonwealth Chess Championship: He became the Under-12 champion in 2015.
- FIDE Online Junior Speed Chess Championship: Sarin won this prestigious online title in 2020, showcasing his adaptability and skill in different formats.
- Breaking Records: He set records as one of the youngest players to achieve international master and grandmaster norms, reflecting his exceptional skill and dedication to the game.
- In recent years, he has continued to impress with wins at the Silver Lake Open and the Serbia Open Masters in 2021.
- He was a member of the Indian team that won gold at the FIDE Online Chess Olympiad in 2020.
Ratings and Recent Performances:
- As of the latest information, Nihal Sarin's FIDE ratings are a testament to his growth and exceptional skill. He achieved significant milestones in his FIDE ratings, crossing 2300 in March 2016, 2400 in April 2017, 2500 in December 2017, 2600 in June 2019, and 2700 in October 2023.
- His performance in recent international events, such as the European Chess Club Cup 2023, where he crossed the 2700 Elo rating in classical chess, highlights his continuing ascent in the chess world.