Alireza Firouzja

Player

Profile
Title: 
GM
Age: 
19
Country: 
France
Chess Highlights
World No. 1 Junior
2022 Grand Chess Tour Champion

Alireza Firouzja is an Iranian-French Grandmaster who is currently the World No 4. ranked player, World No. 1 Junior and reigning Grand Chess Tour Champion. After earning the GM title at age 14, Firouzja went on to become the youngest ever player to reach 2800, breaking Magnus Carlsen’s record at the age of 18 years and 5 months. His recent tournament success include winning the 2021 FIDE Grand Swiss, the 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, and the overall 2022 Grand Chess Tour.