The Times of India

Complete nonsense: Nihal Sarin on Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri drawish tag before Candidates

As the 2026 Candidates tournament approaches, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri faces the lingering King of Draws stereotype. Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin refutes this, highlighting Giri's fighting spirit and recent FIDE Grand Swiss victory as proof of his winning intent. Sarin also offers his predictions for the volatile Open and Women's Candidates fields.