St. Petersburg, Russia - December 28, 2018: Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja, Iran competes in King Salman World Rapid Chess Championship 2018. Eventually Stock Photo - Alamy

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St. Petersburg, Russia - December 28, 2018: Grandmaster Alireza

St. Petersburg, Russia - December 28, 2018: Grandmaster Alireza

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