Nihal sarin: Is known for his

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. 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 Speed demon Nihal Sarin’s career starting to gather pace again after years of slowdown Chances to play against 2,700+ bracket players in closed invitational events is rare for Nihal Sarin because of India’s burgeoning riches with first preference for organisers of Norway Chess and Tata Steel Chess in Wijk aan Zee being D Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi. Nihal Sarin (born July 13, 2004) is an Indian chess Grandmaster who is currently playing for S8UL Esports.