Nihal Sarin

🇮🇳 India

Age 21•Grandmaster

Nihal Sarin is a Grandmaster from India with a current classical FIDE rating of 2723. Nihal Sarin achieved a peak FIDE rating of 2723 in Apr 2026 (Age 21). Nihal Sarin is currently ranked #24 in the world and #5 in India. Nihal's most popular opening is the London System.

FIDE RATING

2723

Classical

2723

Rapid

2689

Blitz

2723

Career Statistics

World Rank#24

Country Rank#5

Peak Rating2723 - Apr 2026 (Age 21)

Total Games1573

Wins650 (41%)

Draws645 (41%)

Losses278 (18%)

Active Years2011 - 2026

Similar Players

Rank

Name

Rating

#22Hans Moke Niemann2728

#23Levon Aronian2724

#24Nihal Sarin2723

#25Awonder Liang2718

#26Shakhriyar Mamedyarov2717

Top Openings

Opening

Games

London SystemD02

Modern DefenseB06

Amazon AttackD00

Nimzo-Larsen AttackA06

London SystemD02

Last updated on May 09, 2026