India’s hopes take a solid blow as Nihal Sarin loses to Alireza Firouzja at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin’s Candidates hopes took a hit after a tough loss to Alireza Firouzja in Round 9 of the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand. With just two rounds left, Nihal, Arjun Erigaisi, and Vidit Gujrathi are carrying India’s hopes, while R Vaishali is in medal contention in the women’s event.

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