Chess Meltdown: GM Ohanyan's Expletive Tantrum After Losing to Nihal Sarin

• Armenian GM Emin Ohanyan had a visible meltdown, flipping off the camera twice after losing to India's Nihal Sarin in a Titled Tuesday blitz game.
• The tense endgame saw Nihal Sarin capitalize on Ohanyan's premature move, turning a losing position into a win.
• The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread debate and was described as "utterly embarrassing" by many.
• Nihal Sarin later clarified on X that he was not offended, stating, "Things happen in the heat of the moment — no big deal."
• Despite the drama, Nihal Sarin has had a strong start to 2026, winning the Rapid title at Tata Steel Chess India and impressing at the World Rapid Championship.