Grand Swiss 8: Firouzja climbs to world no. 4

Alireza Firouzja overtook Ian Nepomniachtchi on the live rating list to move up to world no. 4 after sacrificing his queen to beat Krishnan Sasikiran. The 18-year-old leads the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss by a full point with just three rounds to go, but he faces the challenge of Black against Fabiano Caruana in Round 9. Fabi is one of 10 players in joint 2nd place, after he beat Nils Grandelius with the black pieces. Lei Tingjie won again and is now a point clear of 2nd placed Elisabeth Paehtz in the race for a single Women’s Candidates spot.

The Rise Of Alireza Firouzja

Alireza Firouzja on the path to the World Chess Championship match, Grand Swiss 2021

Grand Swiss 7: Firouzja powers towards Candidates

2021 Chess by the Numbers

Stunning: Firouzja wins St. Louis Rapid & Blitz with four rounds to spare!

Grand Swiss 10: Firouzja a draw away from the Candidates

Firouzja wins Grand Swiss, Caruana in Candidates

Grand Swiss 10: Firouzja a draw away from the Candidates

Alireza Firouzja on fire !!