My Favorite Player- Nihal Sarin

He plays solid; he plays dynamic. He attacks, but is not afraid to exchange Queens if needed. His game is mature; he is 15 years-old but plays with the mature style of someone twice his age.

Nihal Sarin's style reminds me of Smyslov; he has that intuitive touch, accompanied by a sharp tactical sense, plus a world-class talent in sensing what most elite GMs do all the time: they have a grasp on the ebb and flow of the organic nature of the game, and a sense of which decisions are important, and where and when.

In the following game, played at the 2018 World Blitz Championship, he defeated Le Quang Liem in good style. Take a look!

It is quite an upset! Sarin's rating was 2576, and Liem's was 2714......

wishing best of health and safety to everyone,

Kamalakanta