Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Sarin Reflects on Esports World Cup Match Against Carlsen
Nihal Sarin, one of the Indian chess players at the Esports World Cup, played against world champion Magnus Carlsen.
He drew the first game but eventually lost the match.
A notable moment was when Sarin rejected Carlsen's offer for a draw, wanting to try and win.
Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi represented India in the tournament and are currently participating in the Chennai Grand Masters tournament.
Nihal Sarin competed in chess at the Esports World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals.
Sarin faced Magnus Carlsen, drawing the first game but losing the next two.
Sarin rejected a draw offer from Carlsen, a moment that went viral.
Sarin felt he played well initially in game two but made critical errors.
Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi are now in Chennai Grand Masters tournament.
- Who
- Nihal Sarin, Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi.
- What
- Nihal Sarin's performance at the Esports World Cup and his match against Magnus Carlsen.
- When
- Recently, during the Esports World Cup.
- Where
- Riyadh (Esports World Cup) and Chennai (Grand Masters)
- Why
- Sarin was competing in the Esports World Cup and preparing for the Chennai Grand Masters.
- Event
- Esports World Cup
- Participant
- Nihal Sarin
- Opponent
- Magnus Carlsen
- Result vs Carlsen
- Lost in Quarterfinals
- Current Event
- Chennai Grand Masters
Sources
Arjun Erigaisi becomes India's No.1 chess player in live rating after first round win at Chennai Grand Masters 2025
Vidit stunned, Arjun held in Chennai Grandmasters
Chennai Grand Masters: Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin settle for draws; Vincent Keymer takes sole lead
Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Vincent Keymer takes sole lead; Robson stuns Vidit in Round 2
