Firouzja is at a different point in his career than the other juniors. For most people, competing in a top online tournament for prizes and a shot at taking down Magnus is a great use of time. But for Firouzja, who is the world no. 2 at 18 years old and will be participating in the next Candidates Tournament, it’s all about grinding out classical training, learning openings, etc. He spent some time doing the online circuit and even won Titled Tuesday (a major weekly tournament with hundreds of grandmasters) twice in a row last year. When he emerges again, it will be to show dominance against the world’s elite at the most rigorous time control, aiming for the next World Championship. That’s what he wants.