Alireza Firouzja
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Why Did Firouzja Play in Bed? The Full Story Behind the Most Bizarre Moment in Elite Chess History
LR
May 18, 2026
In elite chess, players are used to battling through nerves, fatigue, and pressure. But what happened at the 2026 Superbet...
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Why Alireza Firouzja Is No Longer Playing for France
LR
May 12, 2026
The announcement sounded dramatic, but the reality is far less sudden. When the French Chess Federation (FFE) confirmed that Alireza...
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Speed Chess Championship 2025: Magnus Carlsen Defends Fifth Title, Full Results and Prize Breakdown
LR
February 9, 2026
GM Magnus Carlsen defended his fifth Speed Chess Championship title by defeating GM Alireza Firouzja 15-12 in the 2025 SCC...
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4 Semifinalists Confirmed At The 2025 Speed Chess Championship
LR
November 23, 2025
The 2025 Speed Chess Championship has its final four. And it’s a blockbuster lineup. With all quarterfinal matches complete, the...
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Why Did Alireza Firouzja Quit the 2025 FIDE World Cup?
XB
September 22, 2025
The updated participants list for the 2025 FIDE World Cup raised eyebrows across the chess world. One of the most...