The Hindu·2 min read·easy
Chennai Grand Masters | Firouzja thrives after injury setback
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C. Shyam Sundar
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Chess grandmaster Alireza Firouzja is competing in the Chennai Grand Masters following a successful recovery from an ankle injury. He discussed his approach to the game, his performance in recent tournaments, and the physical demands of professional chess.
Alireza Firouzja made heads turn at last month’s Norway Chess – playing his matches bound to a wheelchair after hurting his ankle in a fall. Despite the difficulties, he took third spot in Oslo and later won the Grand Chess Tour title in Zagreb.
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