Alireza Firouzja to Compete at Norway Chess Despite Ankle Injury
Firouzja to play at Norway Chess 5 days after Romania event pull out with injury
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Alireza Firouzja will participate in the upcoming Norway Chess tournament despite recently withdrawing from the Super Chess Classic in Romania due to an ankle injury. Organizers have made arrangements to accommodate him, including providing a wheelchair. The tournament begins in Oslo with other top players like Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh.
- 01Firouzja had to withdraw from the Super Chess Classic in Romania due to an ankle injury but confirmed his participation in Norway Chess shortly thereafter.
- 02Norway Chess organizers are making special arrangements for Firouzja, including providing a wheelchair for his comfort during the tournament.
- 03The tournament has moved to Oslo and will take place at Deichman Bjørvika library, which is accessible by elevator.
- 04If Firouzja had been unable to compete, it would have posed significant challenges for the organizers, as there are no standby players available.
- 05The event will feature elite players, including world champion Magnus Carlsen and R Praggnanandhaa, making it a highly competitive tournament.
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Alireza Firouzja, the 22-year-old chess prodigy, will compete in the Norway Chess tournament despite an ankle injury that forced him to withdraw from the Super Chess Classic in Romania. Tournament organizers confirmed his participation and are making special arrangements to ensure his comfort, including the availability of a wheelchair. Firouzja was seen arriving in Oslo alongside other competitors, including R Praggnanandhaa and Magnus Carlsen. The tournament has been relocated to Oslo's Deichman Bjørvika library, which is equipped with elevator access to accommodate players with mobility issues. The absence of standby players in this elite tournament means that Firouzja's participation is crucial for the event's success. Organizers expressed relief at his confirmation, noting that finding a replacement on short notice would have been challenging due to the tightly packed schedules of top players. Norway Chess promises to be a competitive event, featuring some of the best talents in the chess world.
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Firouzja's participation adds excitement to the Norway Chess tournament, enhancing the competitive landscape for local chess enthusiasts.
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