During the GRENKE Chess Classic in March the 28-year-old was already using the Hungarian flag, however the transfer has not yet been confirmed by FIDE. Its Legal Advisor Aleksandr Martynov tells Chess.com that they have not yet received the official documentation for the transfer, but that it's expected in the next few days.
Nihal Sarin is back with his club, "Philidor Mulhouse", for the French Top 16 Club Championship which starts today!
Nihal will be facing Nils Grandelius in Round 1!