Nihal Sarin Reaches Career-Best World No. 19

GM Nihal Sarin reached a career-best world No. 19 on FIDE’s November 2026 classical rating list. The 22-year-old gained 11 points to reach 2720 after scoring 5/6 and winning board-two gold at the European Club Cup in Budva. He rose from 30th place, making him the biggest climber near the top of the list. Source: Chess.com’s October 31 report.