Andrew Hong vs Alireza Firouzja

FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 1-30, 2025 · Result ½–½ · Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90).

Alireza Firouzja2762½

Andrew Hong2568½

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Game details

White: Andrew Hong (2568)
Black: Alireza Firouzja (2762)
Result: ½–½
Event: FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 1-30
Year: 2025
Opening: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90)

About this chess game

This chess game between Andrew Hong (2568) and Alireza Firouzja (2762) was played at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championships 2025 | Rapid Open 1-30 in 2025 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (B90). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Andrew Hong vs Alireza Firouzja?

Andrew Hong vs Alireza Firouzja (2025) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in Andrew Hong vs Alireza Firouzja?

The game opened with the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation (ECO B90).

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