Alireza Firouzja Triumphant at Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

The fourth Grand Chess Tour event, the 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, is in the books. On 29-30 August, the grandmasters competed in a double round-robin blitz tournament. Alireza Firouzja showed a great performance, having won the event with four rounds to spare. Hikaru Nakamura is second, while Fabiano Caruana and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave shared third place. Ian Nepomniachtchi finished in fifth place. Final standings (rapid and blitz): 1. Alireza Firouzja - 26 points 2. Hikaru Nakamu

Firouzja Asserts Early Lead In St. Louis

Grand Chess Tour 2022 - Alireza Firouzja pulvérise le Rapid

Rounds 7-9, Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, Day 3

MVL in a deep think against Alireza Firouzja at 2023 St. Louis

Alireza Firouzja VS Wesley So, Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

Alireza Firouzja is the winner of Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2022

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Unstoppable Alireza Firouzja demolishes field to win in St Louis

Alireza Firouzja takes the early lead at the Saint Louis Rapid

Unstoppable Alireza Firouzja demolishes field to win in St Louis

Alireza Firouzja takes the early lead at the Saint Louis Rapid

Dominant Firouzja Clinches Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz With 4 Rounds

Dominant Firouzja Clinches Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz With 4 Rounds