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Nihal Sarin, Koneru Humpy Win Gold Medals at European Chess Club Cup 2026
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What Happened?
Indian Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy excelled at the European Chess Club Cup 2026 in Montenegro, winning individual gold medals in their respective categories. Sarin played for Novy Bor Chess Club, while Humpy led Cercle d'Echecs de Monte-Carlo to victory.
Key points
- Nihal Sarin scored five points from six games, winning four and drawing two.
- He defeated notable players including Jorden van Foreest and Karthikeyan Murali.
- Sarin's team, Novy Bor, finished second in the team competition.
- Koneru Humpy scored 4.5 points from six games, securing the individual gold medal.
- Humpy's performance helped her team, Cercle d'Echecs de Monte-Carlo, win the women's team title.
- Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna won the individual silver medal on Board 3.
Key insights
- Nihal Sarin's success may inspire younger chess players in India.
- Koneru Humpy's victory reinforces her status as a leading female chess player.
- The strong performance of Indian players at this event could enhance India's reputation in global chess.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights India's growing prominence in the international chess scene.
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Nihal Sarin· PersonKoneru Humpy· PersonEuropean Chess Club Cup· EventMontenegro· CountryNovy Bor Chess Club· OrganizationCercle d'Echecs de Monte-Carlo· OrganizationPentala Harikrishna· PersonKarthikeyan Murali· PersonArjun Erigaisi· Person
Source
Times of India
