The tournament was the second to feature 32 teams and was hosted by multiple nations for the first time in its history—the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia—from 25 August to 10 September 2023. He called the 14-game match in Kazakhstan “kind of an amputated event”, explaining the difference to the. He initially tried to play solid with the Berlin and such but decided the moves came too quickly and with little risk for Alireza in those positions. For Alireza, meanwhile, it meant another triumph in St. Have you had problems with Iran in other sports? Yes, two examples: Iran is said to have forced its judo star Saeid Mollaei to lose in the semi-finals at the 2019 World Judo Championships in order not to have to compete against Israeli Sagi Muki in the final. Nate Sweitzer, natesweitzer. . I am doing what is needed to play good cricket. For 127 days, GM Alireza Firouzja. The match officiating crew will be led by an Iranian team that includes referee Alireza Faghani. The Chess World Cup 2023 was a 206-player single-elimination chess tournament that took place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 30 July to 24 August 2023. But different things work for different people. 3. PLAYERS. According to the Chinese GM's upcoming schedule, he will reach the 30 rated games that he needs in time to be eligible for the Candidates Tournament. He briefly attempted to play on with a bleeding nose, but he went down again and it was clear he had a head injury. 39. There might be a chance to make a comeback [to the Indian team]. Facebook. R Ashwin is part of the playing XI. And Iran's Alireza Beiranvand kept a mask on during practices — but not in any games — after his head injury against England in Iran's first group game. The top three finishers in the tournament qualified for the 2024 Candidates Tournament . They were playing such tactical games and spotting them based purely on pattern recognition almost instantly. m. Teams. By David Hill Apr 25, 2023, 9:12am EDT. Follow. #48. Also missing from the world's top 20, will be the Armenian-born 2005 and 2017 winner GM Levon Aronian. GM Magnus Carlsen will not defend his world championship title against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi next year. Could be a bazillion personal reasons. After a two-day shopping spree, the 12. Messi’s longtime teammate Javier Mascherano, 34, a defender, announced his retirement from the national team after Saturday’s defeat. West Indies failed to make it through the Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. After all of these tournaments come Norway Chess at the end od May. m. Firouzja, Alireza. 1 bowler, R Ashwin, has been dropped to the bench for the big clash. . Sep 17, 2023. Schedule. Jan-Krzysztof Duda called in sick, which meant his opponent, Richard Rapport, was forced to. Top seeds such as GMs Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Ju Wenjun start their campaigns in Wednesday's round. 39. (Firo didn't want to stay in the same location for the same tourney for too long. Alireza Jahanbakhsh has accused the English media of trying to “destabilise” Iran’s World Cup by asking questions surrounding protests back at home. Downing-USA TODAY Sports. ET. However, in addition to top players, is the high energy action with multiple rounds taking place in a day and the shorter time controls ensuring a lot of upsets, topsy turvy chess and emotions! Not to forget the Magnus Carlsen walking interviews which may become a tradition this year!English. Ranked fourth in the world for all players age 25 and younger at the time of publishing, the 22-year-old and former prodigy broke into the upper echelon of elite chess in 2019 when in June he became one of the top-10 ranked chess players in the world. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand suffered a nasty head injury against England, which contributed heavily to the 14 minutes of added time to the first half. India are aiming for a third 50-over World Cup title while Australia are going for their sixth. India In ICC ODI World Cup 2023: happening in india this year ODI World Cup The schedule has been revealed. Of the 10 top players in the world, up to five of them are considerably inactive. Teams. He gives Firouzja's busy schedule (Candidates. Top 3 finishers at the 2023 World Cup. 3. Magnus confirms he won't play in the Candidates: "Under the current format there is absolutely no chance. Age 20. The football world is up in arms after Iran’s goalkeeper was somehow allowed to play on after a nasty collision against England. As a person who enjoys the world cup very much, i would love to take part in the world cup 2023, but as an Armenian I don’t feel safe traveling to Baku,Azerbaijan. Although Firouzja was considered a clear favorite by many sources, the players entered the bullet. Magnus Carlsen’s legacy is still being written. . Standings. Chess Championship 2023 Live Updates: Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren . After winning the FIDE Chess. Penalty for foul by Szczesny on Messi. 1. Mo Salah is considering quitting the Egyptian national team due to his unhappiness over what has happened in Chechnya, where the team was based during the World Cup at Russia 2018, a source close. English. m. Why no world cup? Because too long of an event. . . He tweeted: “Second match of World Cup, further proof concussion protocols are not up to task. 2023 WCC will most certainly be the last one carlsen plays. Villa Marina in Douglas, Isle of Man, hosts the 2023 FIDE Grand Swiss. Fox drew 15. Image: 2700chess. The event will feature an unprecedented prize fund of 2. By Alex Turk 07:08, Fri, Nov 18, 2022 | UPDATED: 07:08, Fri, Nov 18, 2022Alireza Jahanbakhsh accused journalists of ‘mental games’. 22. Hikaru going from #10 after rapid to #2 in the final standings is the. 10. Why Alireza Firouzja Didn't Play in The World Cup? Chess Clips. More than 8,000 athletes voted in election following recent Asian Games in China. IST local time in India. men’s World Cup game. m. Alireza match was probably the most thrilling chess I have ever watched. DOHA: Iranian soccer player Alireza Jahanbakhsh said on Thursday that the focus of the team at the World Cup in Qatar will be on the competition, not political issues related to the nationwide. 3. 3. The 2023 World Cup is expected to smash viewing records, while the tournament is set to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event – with more than one million tickets sold. 26, 2022 5:52 PM PT. India failed to go for the kill in their six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup 2023 final. The match kicks off at 2 p. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has won the toss and decided to field first at the Oval in the World Test Championship 2023 final against Australia. Alireza rating gain: 107. Rohit Sharma continued to play attacking strokes, contributing a 31. ET and will air on FOX. 0:36. United States players gather on the pitch at the start of the second half during the World Cup Group B match against. December 9 - 16. Australia legend Gillespie says India ‘ripe for picking’ in World Cup final. He achieved this milestone when he won his last round game at the European Team Championship 2021 where he scored 8/9 (TPR of 3015). Ravichandran Ashwin misses out and Shardul Thakur comes in his place in the playing XI. Indonesia will play Macau on Oct. Sep 20, 2023, 1:08 am IST. I can't give you every reason because I won't Finnish telling everyone lol but it's mainly because he participated in multiple tournaments and he wants to be a bit more focused on streaming etc and he just can't play tournaments back to back to back to back The World Champion then shockingly announced that he has likely played his last title match and that he lacks the motivation it takes. Firouzja and Sindarov starting one of their tiebreak games. Subscribed. Playing white, Nepo outpaced the Chinese GM who came to. The 15-member squad will be led by skipper Pat Cummins. Business, Economics, and Finance. , Cricket. Magnus Carlsen's hunt to break the 2900 barrier begins with the 84th edition of the prestigious Tata Steel Chess tournament in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, which takes place from January 14-30. (Firo didn't want to stay in the same location for the same tourney for too long. The match kicks off at 2 p. 38 million viewers for Friday’s United States-England World Cup match, the second-largest TV audience for a U. . India will host the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023. Author: Joey Linn. jesusthroughmary. An 18-year-old chess star has secured himself a chance to become the youngest-ever World Champion. Iran defeated Wales in a big game with major ramifications for Group B. c4 g6 3. Based on recent news, I’ve explained the reasons!If you li. 18-year-old Alireza Firouzja climbed to the second spot in the world ranking by showcasing incredible results throughout 2021. In the eighth minute of their Fifa men’s World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with a teammate. Champions Chess Tour Finals 2023. GM Magnus Carlsen made waves with his recent decision not to play in the 2023 World Championship. For Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, playing against U. Completely captivating. Updated: Oct 14, 2023, 02:12 PM IST. Alireza Firouzja (file photo) Alireza Firouzja, a top-rated chess player from Iran and the world's No. Magnus Enjoying His Winning Position. Follow us here 😀: Join the world’s largest chess community: 💜 Check us out on Twitch: 📸 Follow us on Instagram: 📱 Like us on Facebook:Alireza Firouzja is an Iranian-French Grandmaster who is currently the World No 4. The left-arm pacer is having an average tournament by his usual standards at the World Cup. FULL TIME: Portugal 1, Iran 1. Chess fans will. 21, 2022, 3:21 p. Spread the love. Alireza Firouzja will be back in action in the Grand Chess Tour, while Magnus Carlsen & Hikaru. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has become the first player to leave a FIFA World Cup game in an official concussion substitution. Ravichandran Ashwin misses out and Shardul Thakur comes in his place in the playing XI. However, this year’s World Chess Championship is somewhat different following reigning champion and five-time. com Speed Chess Championship Presented by Coinbase. I'm asking cause i really want Firo to win candidates. However, he was not even a top-three option for the 2021 Milwaukee Bucks, coming off the. In just over two weeks he’s picked up $227,500 — $40,000 for 1st in the St. 💲If you would like to support the channel. Tasirul Momin. 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov was asked about the upcoming Ian Nepomniachtchi vs. also had a "collection" of nudes from these girls that he shared around. New Zealand’s stand-in captain Tom Latham confirmed on Wednesday that Tim Southee will be not able to mark his presence in the opening match against England. The ninth edition of the Women's World Cup starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. One of international cricket's biggest teams, West Indies, won't be part of the main event of the 2023 World Cup. DOHA, Qatar —. 25-Sept. This decision was reportedly discussed before the 50-over World Cup, and Rohit has not featured in any T20Is since the 2022 T20 World. Top 2 finishers at the 2023 Grand Swiss. 75. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl first. Ding Liren World Championship match when he made an appearance during the broadcast on the first day of the American Cup. The 30-year-old, who holds the world. ChessBase India on Instagram: "Today was a rest day for the Masters section of Tata Steel Chess 2023. RIYADH: Saudi Olympic rower and team captain Husein Alireza has been. $500,000 total prize fund. Former World Champion Magnus Carlsen has qualified for the Candidates Tournament by winning the 2023 FIDE World Cup. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in their last league game in the 2023 World Cup. Fox drew 15. , has. Beiranvand received treatment on the pitch for. Teams are split on points, then by number of wins and then net run-rate. In short: Why no world cup? Because too long of an event. The statement was posted on Monday evening European time, a bit more than a day after the tournament ended. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand playing on after a clash of heads at the World Cup is "unacceptable", says ex-England midfielder Jermaine Jenas. The 2023 FIDE World Cup was announced on Monday, missing several stars. After 10 minutes of extensive checks play was. 21, 2022. He missed. He is a world championship candidate and two-time Iranian champion. Alireza match was probably the most thrilling chess I have ever watched. The very impressive play by the young Javokhir Sindarov in his match against Alireza Firouzja reminded me a lot of the play by a young @MagnusCarlsen in his match against @LevAronian from the Fide World Cup in Libya back in 2004! Alireza Firouzja will be back in action in the Grand Chess Tour, while Magnus Carlsen & Hikaru Nakamura are both missing. So not only will Benzema. 7K subscribers. But a tiebreaker eliminated El Tri as Poland advances after a 2-0 loss to Argentina. GMs Alireza Firouzja and Jose Martinez won the last Titled Tuesday tournaments of 2022 on December 27. Persepolis FC vs Al Nassr Live Score: PFC 0 NAS 2 (75'). Poland 0-2 Argentina Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) VAR: Pol Van Boekel. Bio. Why Cristiano Ronaldo may not play in tonight's Al Nassr. In this article, we’ll dive into the fascinating story of Alireza. Niemann's case, however, has been much worse, as it is a problem that started. Vijay Malik, Samuel Wafala, Helvic Wanjala, Harendra Kumar, Gulveer Singh, Gurdeep, Kiran Laxman Magar, Nitin Panwar. 3. The Norwegian champion has renounced defending his classical chess world title and is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit from Hans Niemann over cheating allegations. IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India have made one change to their playing XI in the match vs Afghanistan from the game against Australia. (Photo: FIDE) Late last April, Magnus Carlsen, a calm man of measured words, seemed unusually animated. Alireza is the only junior (aka future of chess) who has crossed 2800 at some point and proven that he is capable of winning a classical super tournament featuring some of the best players in the world. 5 million US dollars. 4. Persepolis FC vs Al Nassr Live Score: PFC 0 NAS 2 (75'). Published Nov. With goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand likely sidelined after a scary injury in Iran's World Cup opener, backup Hossein Hosseini has a tall task against Wales and star Gareth. He's never beaten Caruana, Carlsen, Ding, So, or MVL in classical. Nov 21, 2022. jesusthroughmary. GM Magnus Carlsen made waves with his recent decision not to play in the 2023 World Championship. For the first time, the top three players from both the Open and the Women's section, which will be held together at the same time, will qualify for the Candidates tournaments. Alireza Firouzja has recently emerged as one of the world's hottest chess players. Alireza Jahanbakhsh discusses idolising Ronaldo for his Korea/Japan 2002 displays, the feeling of playing in a FIFA World Cup and IR Iran's targets at Qatar 2022. Iran's Alireza Karimi leading his match against Russia’s Alikhan Zhabrailov 3-2, when his coach can be heard from the sidelines instructing him to lose at the 2017 Under-23 World Championships. Tickets. GMs Wesley So, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Alireza Firouzja, Fabiano Caruana, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Levon Aronian, Richard Rapport, and Leinier Dominguez are the "full-tour" participants of the 2022 Grand Chess Tour. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. It is taking place at Lusail Stadium in Lusail. Magnus also explains how he felt Ian Nepomniachtchi. Top seeds such as GMs Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Ju Wenjun start their campaigns in Wednesday's round two, but by then. 1:02. has in the past blackmailed underage girls that he would share their nudes if they didn't pocket / wintrade with him. As cricket enthusiasts anticipate a thrilling encounter between India and Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the absence of Shardul Thakur from India’s playing XI has piqued curiosity. Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi and Vidit have made it 4 Indians out of the 8 men's quarterfinalists. Member List; Calendar; Forum; Football Forums; Persian Football Discussion Community; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. Portugal advanced to the second round of the World Cup after a 1-1 draw with Iran in Saransk on Monday. Niemann out the 2023 Tata Steel tournament. UPDATED 24 Nov 2022 4:07 pm. at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, in which Magnus. 25. The. Leagues & Cups. Shortly after Carlsen’s announcement and his qualification for the World Chess Championship, Ding said it was the beginning of a. David Llada. 2027. Questions are being raised as to why India are not playing in the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2023. I really don’t see what the problem is with him saying that. men’s World Cup game. Pant’s omission is due to the horrific car accident he was involved in late last year, which left him with multiple severe injuries. Alireza Mirzaeian (Iran raider)- Rs. I think he gives the advantage to Alireza in a time scramble so his strategy was to pressure him on the clock in complicated middle games while avoiding solid positions. Beiranvand received treatment on the pitch for. T20 World Cup 2024: India captain Rohit Sharma said he and Virat Kohli have not been playing T20Is in 2023 to manage their workload, playing down speculation over his future in the shortest format of the game. Some cases, like that of GM Bobby Fischer,7/26/2023 – All eyes are on Baku as the chess elite descends on Azerbaijan for the World Cup. It doesn't look like playing less works for Alireza but it also doesn't mean that everyone should do things that worked for Magnus or someone else. 25. ET and will air on FOX. -. PeterDoggers Updated: Dec 21, 2021, 2:02 AM | 335 | Chess Players GM Magnus Carlsen might be letting go of his world title in classical chess unless GM Alireza Firouzja will be. In 17 FIFA World Cup matches, Iran is 3-10-4. Another long ball forward aiming Sadio Mane but the ball is claimed by the Persepolis keeper Alireza Beiranvand. In a year that saw Magnus Carlsen defending the Classical World Championship title for a fourth consecutive time, a young player became the most dangerous potential challenger for the Norwegian. Also Read. Carlsen announced his decision on a podcast on Tuesday. Sydney Sixers player Naveen-ul-Haq. Nov. In late 2019 and early 2020, Firouzja electrified the chess world with his second place finish in the World Rapid Championship (one point behind World Champion Magnus Carlsen) and his amazing. After 10 minutes of extensive checks play was. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand playing on after a clash of heads at the World Cup is "unacceptable", says ex-England midfielder Jermaine Jenas. Immature players & buddies are holding team hostage and including themselves only. Beiranvand received treatment on the pitch for. You could also get a wild card from FIDE or the organizers. From December 26 to 28, he competed in the World Rapid Chess Championship held in Moscow and took second place. The 40-year-old, who now represents the U. Image: 2700chess. [67] From August 15 to August. However, the absence of star batter Shubman Gill from India’s playing XI left fans surprised and curious. In the latest episode of Chicken Chess Club, Laurent Fressinet hints that Alireza Firouzja won't be playing in Chess Olympiad. To defend the corner, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand and defender Majid Hosseini clashed against each other as they butted heads accidentally in quite an awkward clash. GM Alireza Firouzja, Indian legend GM Viswanathan Anand, and GM Richard Rapport are not listed either. While he may not be in the initial 15-player squad, he could step in if another player gets injured during the. Rui Hachimura will not play for Japan in FIBA World Cup. In This Story: Denver Nuggets. 2. Football World Cup 2022 Teams and Fixtures: Here is full-team squads for all the 32 nations participating in the. also had a "collection" of nudes from these girls that he shared around. The New Zealand pacer’s thumb recovery is still due which he sustained in the series against England last month while trying to. Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi, who lost to Carlsen the last time, will now play China’s Ding Liren, the second placed finisher. The statement came after an avalanche of strong reactions in forums and on social media. However, to the dismay of many, Williamson is not part of the lineup, leaving fans wondering about his unavailability. According to current regulations, FIDE Candidates tournament winner Nepomniachtchi will now play the world championship against Candidates runner-up. Australia legend Gillespie says India ‘ripe for picking’ in World Cup final. His recent. It was quite clear that goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand could not carry on after a clash of heads with a defender but the medical team allowed him to try and play on. They were playing such tactical games and spotting them based purely on pattern recognition almost instantly. 5 million US dollars. Tables. Because Beiranvand was removed with a head injury, the goalie swap did not count as one. The Rise Of Alireza Firouzja. World Chess Championships 2023 Game 5 Highlights, (Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Ding Liren): Ian Nepomniachtchi has bounced back and won Game 5 of World Chess Championship 2023 against Ding Liren. The last game will be played on. 5/5 at the European Team Championship in Slovenia and is now the new world number-three in the live rankings. The top two teams from that qualified directly for the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Play is set to start at 2 p. The Cricket World Cup, now in its 13th year, will be played entirely on Indian soil. The clash left the keeper bloodied, unsteady. Quizzes are constantly updated. In 2021, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged athletes "not to shake hands with a representative of the (Israeli) criminal regime. However, after a series of net sessions and intensive batting and fielding drills, he has. The 2023 AFC Asian Cup will be the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international men's football championship of Asia organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The Fight For A Candidates Spot. David Llada. Iranians have taken to the streets since September following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini after she was arrested for allegedly flouting the strict dress code for. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not played T20Is since India's exit in the T20 World Cup 2023 semi-final. We look at how the Iranian-born. Iran has executed British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported on Saturday, after sentencing the former Iranian deputy defence minister to death on charges of spying for Britain. 💲If you would like to support the channel. Where should Julie Ertz play? It used to be a simple question with a simple answer, but injuries have pushed her into defense and created. I watched the world cup final and Magnus VS Hikaru back to back that day. An 18-year-old chess star has secured himself a chance to become the youngest-ever World Champion. The breaking news was revealed on the Løperekka. GM Ding Liren started a 12-game tournament in Hangzhou, China with three wins in two days, which brought him back to second place in the world rankings. India has won the World Cup, played every four years, twice in the tournament’s 48-year history, the last time in 2011. Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Almaty, Kazakhstan. India are without the services of Shubman Gill for the 2023 World Cup match against Australia. Last night the organisers felt compelled to make a public apology after Firouzja got visibly upset when the arbiters, preparing for a playoff, suggested moving Alireza's. Mickey Arthur — the newly appointed director of the national side — has not contacted Pakistan's former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed regarding the latter's participation in the ODI World Cup 2023. The Pro Kabaddi League auction ahead of season 10 came to a close on Tuesday. – He served as deputy defence minister when Ali Shamkhani. Stunning Start By Ediz Gurel, The World Cup's Youngest Player. Why Alireza Firouzja Didn't Play in The World Cup? Chess Clips. But Rafa won it 14 times (not only the most ever but more than double the previous record), and is the oldest winner, and has the best overall record in French Open play. Ishan Kishan has been replaced by Shubman Gill in India's starting lineup for today's 2023 World Cup match against Pakistan. The French-Iranian 18-year-old had always been predicted to be the next big thing. TarjeiJS Updated: Feb 14, 2023, 9:47 AM | 112 | Chess Players English World number-four GM Alireza Firouzja has been mysteriously inactive in the last year. The club and manager and the fans all wanted him to succeed. The second half finished after 13. However, he is hardly the first world champion to quit or criticize the championship system, or otherwise tire of the role or leave its acquisition to two new players. The group stage will take place in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. has made numerous homophobic comments, including defending his friend when he called a trans owwc caster a pig and an animal. Firouzja refused to move. Iran captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh accused the English media of 'mental games' ahead of Monday's World Cup Group B opener. The paths are: Runner-up at the 2023 World Championship. 1 day ago · A five-match T20 series between the same two teams, three days after the World Cup final, might leave a bad taste in the mouth because of its timing, however, it might not be all pointless as many. . ICC World Cup 2023: End of the road for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in T20s?. The morning after will be even worse. 6 (2795 -> 2902. Beiranvand was born. Alireza Firouzja has taken the chess world by storm climbing on the world ranking list from 9th to 2nd, becoming the youngest person to reach a rating of 2800, in under 30 days. 2019. But the 19-year-old pulled out, explaining that he was. 2023. FIDE flag player. Louis Rapid & Blitz, $100,000 for winning the Grand Chess Tour, and $87,500 for winning the Sinquefield Cup on tiebreaks. Here's everything you need to know. The Iranian national football team captain, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, has accused the English media of attempting to destabilize his team ahead of their World Cup meeting in Qatar. Tom Latham to Step In. Why is the position of the prodigy born in Iran so relevant? It happens that Magnus Carlsen stated in December 2021 after retaining his world title against Nepomniachtchi, that he would only agree to play a new match if the challenger was Firouzja. Be2 c5 7. USWNT. 2027 →. Mohammed Shami, who took a hat-trick against Afghanistan in World Cup 2019 also misses out. Magnus has none of these distinctions with respect to the World Chess Championship. There's probably little Alireza can contribute with regarding openings. 2. IND vs AFG World Cup 2023: India have made one change to their playing XI in the match vs Afghanistan from the game against Australia. The winner of the premier event qualifies for a. From Sunday he will also play in the two-day World Cup in blitz chess. FULL TIME: Portugal 1, Iran 1. Alireza Jahanbakhsh vs. PRIZE FUND. The championship game will be held on Sunday, Sept. A comeback is always at the back of the mind of a player who finds himself out of a team he was an almost integral member of, but Kumar remains phlegmatic. Beiranvand collided horribly with his. M agnus Carlsen is “unlikely” to defend his world title in classical chess again unless his opponent is the rising star Alireza Firouzja. The morning after will be even worse. GM Alireza Firouzja played just three classical events in 2022 and has not committed to any in 2023 yet.