St Louis RB 1: Firouzja's dream debut

Alireza Firouzja ominously said he felt “very fresh” after he beat Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Hikaru Nakamura to take the sole lead on 5/6 after Day 1 of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz. Hikaru, who went unbeaten in 27 games to win the 2021 event, lost twice, handing Magnus Carlsen the world rapid no. 1 spot, but he did then bounce back in the final game to beat Levon Aronian.

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St Louis RB 1: Firouzja's dream debut

St Louis RB 1: Firouzja's dream debut

Alireza Firouzja takes the early lead at the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2022 – Chessdom

Alireza Firouzja takes the early lead at the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2022 – Chessdom

Alireza Firouzja wins it all in St. Louis

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Firouzja Asserts Early Lead In St. Louis

Alireza Firouzja wins it all in St. Louis

St Louis RB 1: Firouzja's dream debut

Firouzja Asserts Early Lead In St. Louis

St Louis RB 1: Firouzja's dream debut