Alireza Firouzja won his first round in Wijk aan Zee.

#TataSteelChess

♟ | Yesterday during the opening of the tournament he received this painting, made by Pia Sprong. Today he played a draw in the first round of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. Do you recognize the Master?

In January India is a leader with 263 initial players. Then comes Spain (173), Iran (169), France (142) and Russia (134).

More:

https://www.chessratings.top/news/2/initial-players/2020-01-10/

For now, the young masters lead the way!

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Judit Polgar:
It is Wijk aan Zee again, the Tournament all chess enthusiast just like the all participants looking forward with its unique atmosphere! In round 1 I was impressed by the young Dutchman Van Foreest’s idea of Rd4 and the horizonthal play on the 4th rank. Later made the victory.