Anthony Wirig Explained

Anthony Wirig is a French chess grandmaster.

Chess career

Wirig earned his GM norms at the:^[1]

• Cappelle la Grande Open Tournament in March 2007
• Metz International Tournament in April 2007
• European Individual Chess Championship in April 2011

In May 2016, he played in the Limburg Open, where he was defeated by Bob Beeke in the final round in a notable upset. He finished the tournament tied for 7th place, but was ranked in 12th.^[2]

In August 2023, he played in the French Chess Championships, where he drew and lost to eventual winner Yannick Gozzoli.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: FIDE Title Application (GM).
2. Web site: There Can Be Only One: Bachmann Wins 10th Limburg Open. May 18, 2016. Peter. Doggers.
3. Web site: French Championship: Yannick Gozzoli and Mitra Hejazipour clinch titles. August 29, 2023. Franz. Jittenmeier.