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.

Young Iranian Makes History, Wins World Chess Junior Championship Without a Coach - kodoom.com - Kodoom

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

Alireza Firouzja Top Chess Player - Henry Chess Sets

All Iranians think that Alireza Firouzja is Iranian - Mehrdad Pahlevanzadeh

Grenke Open: Iranian star hands free point to Israeli

Alireza Firouzja – Richard Rapport, Superbet Chess Classic 2023 – Chessdom

Lindores Abbey: Duda, Firouzja, Grischuk, Wei Eliminated

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

Vincent Keymer: 'External pressure has never been a problem' – DW – 02/24/2021