Alireza Firouzja wins Croatia Super Rapid and Blitz tournament in Zagreb
Alireza Firouzja won the Croatia Super Rapid and Blitz tournament in Zagreb, defeating competitors in a dramatic Armageddon tie-break. The 23-year-old Frenchman aims to improve his standings after finishing third in a recent qualification event for the 2025 Candidates. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen celebrated 15 years as world No 1 in FIDE’s rankings despite a disappointing finish.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 07:10 UTC
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