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Alireza Firouzja has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the Super Chess Classic Romania 2026 due to an ankle injury.
Alireza commented: “Unfortunately, due to an ankle injury sustained during the event, I have decided to withdraw from the tournament. Thank you to the organizers for their support and accommodations, and thank you to everyone following the games. I wish the players and organizers the best for the rest of the tournament.”
The organizers thanked Alireza for his efforts to continue competing despite the injury and wish him a speedy recovery. They expressed hope to see him back at the board soon.
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