Nihal Sarin
🇮🇳 IndiaAge 21•Grandmaster
FIDE Rating
2716
Nihal Sarin is a Grandmaster from India with a current classical FIDE rating of 2716. Nihal Sarin achieved a peak FIDE rating of 2716 in Jan 2026 (Age 21). Nihal Sarin is currently ranked #25 in the world and #5 in India. Nihal's most popular opening is the London System.
Classical
2716
Rapid
2660
Blitz
2705
Career Statistics
Total Games1524
Wins626 (41%)
Draws629 (41%)
Losses269 (18%)
Active Years2011 - 2026
Peak Rating2716 - Jan 2026 (Age 21)
World Rank#25
Country Rank#5 (India)
Top Openings
Opening
Games
London SystemD02
66Modern DefenseB06
23Amazon AttackD00
21Nimzo-Larsen AttackA06
20London SystemD02
19Italian GameC54
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