Alireza Firouzja 2800 Record remains a standout achievement in chess, with the French grandmaster becoming the youngest player to cross the 2800 FIDE rating mark. He achieved the milestone at 18 years and five months in 2021, breaking Magnus Carlsen’s previous record. In an exclusive interaction with Times of India, Firouzja spoke about his connection with Indian chess fans and the growing interest in the sport across the country. He has visited India twice this year, including Chennai for the Grand Masters tournament and Bengaluru for the Global Chess League, where he represents Triveni Continental Kings. Firouzja also discussed the upcoming world championship battle between Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov, calling it a close contest where anything could happen. After recovering from an ankle injury, the grandmaster is continuing his busy schedule and remains focused on competing at the highest level.
Alireza Firouzja 2800 Record: Youngest to Cross the Mark
