GM Alireza Firouzja (C:2757 R:2754 B:2857) is the betting favorite to dominate the upcoming Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland, with young Indian star Praggnanandhaa (C:2758 R:2684 B:2717) projected for second place despite his recent surge in blitz performance, while tactical wizard Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2784) to end third.

Winner probability according according to bwin (not an ad): Firouzja - 2.00, Praggnanandhaa - 5.00, Vachier-Lagrave 7.00, Duda - 9.00, Fedoseev - 13.00, Aronian - 15.00

The Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland takes place at Warsaw from April 25-30, 2025, opening the 10th consecutive Grand Chess Tour. The competition follows the standard Grand Chess Tour format with 9 rounds of rapid chess (15+10) and 18 rounds of blitz (3+2) across five days.

2025 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland info: https://grandchesstour.org/tours/2025/tournaments/2025-superbet-rapid-blitz-poland/

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