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Which federation was accused of not investing much in chess which led Firouzja to stay in Iran?

  • Russian Chess Federation

  • United States Chess Federation

  • French Chess Federation

  • United Kingdom Chess Federation

Answer

The French Chess Federation was accused of neglecting investment in chess, particularly in youth development and support for talented players. This lack of support was seen as a contributing factor to Alireza Firouzja's decision to decline representation for France and ultimately choose to remain in Iran, where he felt his chess career would receive more nurturing and comprehensive backing.
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