Keymer Exclusive: Becoming Germany’s No. 1, Carlsen’s threats and more
Exclusive interview with Vincent Keymer (special arrangement) New Delhi: Vincent Keymer is an International Master (IM) who first established his authority on home soil when he won the prestigious Gronk Chess Open in 2018, when he was barely 13 years…
From middle finger moments to doubling gukshi: What’s next for Sarin?
Nihal Salin (Photo: Michal Walusza) New Delhi: Last February, Nihal Sarin was busy playing an online chess game at TakeTakeTake’s ‘Tuesday’ event. His opponent is Armenian player Emin Ohanyan. In a tense endgame, Nihal outsmarted his…
It’s over in 34 steps! Nihal Sarin beats world champion D Gukesh in Menorca
At the Menorca Masters 2026, defending world champion D Gukesh suffered a setback and lost to compatriot Nihal Sarin in the third round.Gukesh arrives in Menorca as a two-time champion but his current form paints a very different picture. His troubles…
‘Complete nonsense’: Nihal Salin labels Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri ‘painting style’ in front of candidates
Nihal Sarin and Anish Giri (Photos by Michal Walusza, Lennart Ootes and FIDE) New Delhi: When the 2026 Chess Candidates Tournament comes to Cyprus, the name Anish Giri remains synonymous with a strange and frustrating memory from the past. 14 draws in 14…