Superbet Classic 5: Firouzja world no. 2 after beating Ding

19-year-old Alireza Firouzja has regained the world no. 2 spot after beating World Champion Ding Liren in Round 5 of the Superbet Chess Classic in Bucharest. Ding had winning chances of his own, as did Ian Nepomniachtchi, who for most of the round was putting pressure on Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. A few careless moves, however, and MVL took over to make it a red-letter day for French chess.

Alireza Firouzja returns to classical chess 8 months after winning Sinquefield Cup 2022 (and with it - Grand Chess Tour 2022). He will play Superbet Chess Classic Romania (May 6 - May

Superbet Classic 5: Firouzja world no. 2 after beating Ding

So Gets His Revenge Vs. Firouzja, Takes Clear Lead

Firouzja, Alireza vs Ding, Liren. The first defeat for the world champion, Superbet Chess Classic.

St Louis RB 2: Firouzja hits back after loss

2023 Superbet Chess Classic - Day 5 Recap

Alireza Firouzja - Wikipedia

MVL beats Firouzja, So, Aronian to win Superbet Chess Classic

Superbet Classic 5: Firouzja world no. 2 after beating Ding