- Indian chess players Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy delivered stellar performances at the European Chess Club Cup 2026, securing individual gold medals.
- In the tournament, held in Budva, Montenegro, from October 17 to 23, both players finished in first place on 'Board 2' in their respective categories.
- Playing for the Novi Bor Chess Club in the Open section, Nihal Sarin earned a total of five points across six matches.
- He secured four victories and drew two games. Sarin showcased his prowess by defeating players such as Jorden van Foreest and Karthikeyan Murali, earning him the individual gold medal for Board 2.
- Meanwhile, Indian chess player Koneru Humpy also brought laurels to India by winning the gold medal on Board 2 in her respective category.
- The achievements of both players have brought significant recognition to the performance of Indian athletes in international club-level chess competitions.
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