Despite her young age, already Firoja silver medalist of the world rapid championship 2019. In the national team of Iran, he played on two chess Olympics (2016, 2018) and the team world Cup (2019).
– Is to pay tribute Alireza – he is incredibly strong, – said the Norwegian after the defeat, having scolded myself for too many errors.
the ending, as with every meeting, consisted of 16 three-minute blitz games, the winner was the one who first gained 8.5 points. A compulsory condition for the participants of the Banter Blitz Cup also had a live airing of a video and commenting on their actions during the match for chess fans.
the Victory gave Firuge 14 thousand dollars. Carlsen earned 9 thousand. Generally, certified cheque from a total prize Fund of 50 thousand dollars received by all who played for virtual Board.
But what is more important for career – Iranian received an invitation to the prestigious online tournament organized by Magnus Carlsen, starting on Saturday. There the level will be much higher. The prize Fund is 250 thousand dollars. Among the players suspended participants of the tournament American Hikaru Nakamura, the Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi, the Frenchman Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Ding Liren Chinese, Dutch Anish Giri, and also the leader of the FIDE rating in blitz, the American Hikaru Nakamura.
