Alireza Firouzja & Iranian Chess Heritage

Iran is deeply embedded in the history of chess, as attested by a number of Persian-derived phrases such as "checkmate". It's not just distant history, however, since in recent years Iran has followed India as one of the countries producing the greatest young talents. Parham Maghsoodloo won the 2018 World Junior Championship while 16-year-old Alireza Firouzja is widely acknowledged as a World Championship contender. IM Nima Javanbakht takes a look at Iranian chess in the 12th installment of the #HeritageChess campaign, supported by the Lindores Abbey Preservation Society.

Nakamura and Firouzja complete Skilling Open line-up

12-year-old Alireza Firouzja is Iranian Champion

Iranian Chess Player Was Warned Not To Return to Iran After Competing Without Hijab -Source - KAYHAN LIFE

Alireza Firouzja & Iranian Chess Heritage

Firoujza miffed about Iran mandate, ponders switch - The Chess Drum

Alireza Firouzja & Iranian Chess Heritage

Caruana Stops Firouzja, Joins Lead of FIDE Grand Swiss Entering Weekend Final

Top 10 Chess Players by FIDE rating

Why are Iran's Top Athletes Leaving the Country in Droves? - kodoom.com - Kodoom

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Reclaims Victory Against Alireza Firouzja — BruvsChess Media

Why Chess Grandmaster Refuses To Play In Iran

Why are Iran's Top Athletes Leaving the Country in Droves? - kodoom.com - Kodoom

Iranian GM Alireza Firouzja makes history - Tehran Times

Uzbekistan's 15-year-old Sindarov beats Firouzja at Chess World Cup