What are Alireza Firouzja's nationalities?
Iranian and Italian
Iranian and Spanish
Iranian and French
French and American
Answer
Iranian-French chess prodigy Alireza Firouzja represents both of his nationalities on the international chess scene. Born in Iran, Firouzja achieved early success and gained international attention. In 2021, he made the switch to represent France in competitive chess, citing personal reasons and seeking new opportunities. Despite the change, Firouzja maintains a strong connection to his Iranian heritage and culture while also embracing his new French identity.
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