Firouzja So · Move x Move

Dates: 03 May — 10 May 2026
Location: Warsaw, PL
Field: 10 players
Format: Round-robin
Time control: Rapid and blitz
Rounds: 27 · 27 played
Decisive: 66%
Avg. rating: 2732

The Matchup

White

Credit

🇫🇷FRA

4th · 12.0

Alireza Firouzja

2720 Performance · 3 behind leader

Last 5 gamesWWLL½

World#6Elo2796Age22

France's attacking spearhead and former world #2, known for razor-sharp preparation and uncompromising initiative in complex positions.

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1–0White wins

Black

Credit

🇺🇸USA

3rd · 13.5

Wesley So

2746 Performance · 1.5 behind leader

Last 5 games½½L½W

World#9Elo2798Age32

A U.S. legend and endgame specialist, valued for immaculate technique, calm defense, and elite practical steadiness under sustained pressure.

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Head to head

Previous games in this event

Round 16: 0-1 · Sicilian Defense: Prins Variation. Read the annotated game →

Classical OTB (lifetime FIDE)

Firouzja WinsDrawsSo Wins

Source: FIDE

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Key Moments

Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation

BlackSoUSA2753

0:05

WhiteFirouzjaFRA2744

0:04

M+6W

Classical factors on this position

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The Moves

Other lines considered

From the crossroads before this move — engine and player perspectives.

Engine & players agree

Playable moves worth considering here.

Bf4d2f4

+5.5426%

Immediate impact

f4f5f4

na17%