Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja Wins Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup to Clinch 2024 Grand Chess Tour Victory

SAINT LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In commanding fashion, Grandmaster (GM) Alireza Firouzja from France won both the 2024 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup to become the overall 2024 Grand Chess Tour (GCT) champion for the second time in just two years, winning $323,500 for his outstanding performance. “It was a tiring journey but I enjoyed every step. It’s very important to have experience and know how to manage the tournament when you are in the lead to ensure you don’t get crushed