When did Firouzja start representing France in Chess?
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Firouzja changed his chess federation from Iran to France in 2021. The Iranian-born chess grandmaster made this decision due to several factors, including the lack of support and resources for chess players in Iran, as well as the strict regulations and limitations imposed on athletes by the Iranian government.
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