1. e2e4  1... e7e5  2. g1f3  2... g8f6 The experienced Najer decided to tame the young talent with a solid Petroff. What's more, the last time he had played this opening was in 2004, when Firouzja was a one year old. 3. d2d4  3... f6e4  4. d4e5  4... d7d5  5. b1d2  5... e4d2  6. c1d2  6... f8e7  7. c2c3  7... c7c5  8. f1d3  8... b8c6  9. e1g1  9... c8g4  10. f1e1 The pawn structure forces White to search for an attack on the kingside, whereas his opponent would try to keep him busy in the center. 10... d8d7  11. h2h3  11... g4h5  12. d2f4  12... d7e6 The pawn needs to be blocked. Another question is if the queen is the best piece for that purpose. 13. d3e2 Firouzja's play is very logical and straightforward. The queen is freed. 13... e8g8  14. d1d2  14... h5g6 This also seems forced. 15. a1d1  15... g6e4 A risky decision. 16. f3g5 Still winning the bishop pair. 16... e7g5  17. f4g5  17... d5d4 This is a novelty and it follows the general idea of striking in the center. However, since a lot of files and diagonals are opened, Najer has more problems to solve. 18. e2f1  18... e6g6  19. d2f4 Once more, very logical and straightforward play from Firouzja who fights back in the center and proves that his pieces are better prepared for the task. 19... e4c2  20. d1d2  20... a8e8  21. g5h4  21... g8h8  22. f2f3 Further limiting the bishop. 22... a7a6  23. h4f2  23... e8d8  24. e1c1  24... c2b1  25. c3d4  25... c6d4 