
During an intense online blitz game at TakeTakeTake's Titled Tuesday, Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin defeated Armenian GM Emin Ohanyan after Ohanyan made a premature move. Frustrated, Ohanyan made an obscene gesture towards the camera and left the game, sparking criticism online. Nihal clarified on social media that he was not offended by the incident, describing it as a heat-of-the-moment reaction. Despite the controversy, Nihal continues to perform strongly in recent tournaments.
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