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

 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. 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.