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

Alireza Firouzja wins 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

Unstoppable Alireza Firouzja demolishes field to win in St Louis

Grand Chess Tour 2022 - Alireza Firouzja pulvérise le Rapid

Saint Louis Chess Club (@STLChessClub) / X

Firouzja Asserts Early Lead In St. Louis

Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Begins

Alireza Firouzja Triumphant at Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

L'affaire Niemann

Dominant Firouzja Clinches Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz With 4 Rounds