Magnus Carlsen won the first-ever chess event at Esports World Cup, defeating Alireza Firouzja in the final. Meanwhile, the ...

White: Alireza Firouzja Black: Magnus Carlsen Event: Aimchess US Online Rapid, August 28, 2021 Type of Game: Scandinavian Defence, Classical Variation 1. e4d5 2. exd5Qxd5 3. Nc3Qa5 4. d4Nf6 5 ...

The 34-year-old Norwegian edged out Alireza Firouzja in the final of the event in Saudi Arabia to clinch the prize money of ...

Magnus Carlsen seems to sense the growing power of 16-year-old chess phenom Alireza Firouzja and the long-term threat Firouzja poses to his chess supremacy. Their rivalry has exploded lately: No ...

Asked at the press conference if he will be back next year, Carlsen said with a smile: "As long as I know how the pieces move ...

(Reuters) -Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating ...

India’s Arjun Erigaisi beat Russian GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in the quarterfinal of the Esports World Cup in Riyadh on Thursday.

Alireza Firouzja, who hasn't been particularly active in 2023, required a significant boost in points. His recent tournament has elevated him above Wesley So in the FIDE ratings.

Iranian refugee Alireza Firouzja earlier this week shocked the world when he upset Carlsen in the final of the $78,000 Banter Blitz Cup in a battle that went right to the death.

TEHRAN - The 16-year-old Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja from Iran surpassed the 2700 Elo rating barrier. It’s the first time an Iranian chess player crosses 2700 Elo rating barrier. Firouzja is the ...

France's Alireza Firouzja has signed off the Grand Chess Tour in style, winning the season by also winning the last event of the year, the Sinquefield Cup, in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Magnus Carlsen defeated his 16-year-old conqueror Alireza Firouzja yesterday but the match was not without excitement. The contest has led to the talk that a new and welcome rivalry could be ...