Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Sicilian Defense (B23) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 65 moves · Round 7.16 · 15 April 2020

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White
Alireza Firouzja
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round7.16
  • Date15 April 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B23)
  • Length65 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 11 of 266 between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja in the Rama Chess database (2018–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 135–65 with 66 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 a6 3.Nf3 d6 4.g3 Bg4 5.Bg2 Nc6 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 g6 8.O-O Bg7 9.Ne2 Nf6 10.c3 Nd7 11.Rd1 Qb6 12.Qe3 O-O 13.d4 cxd4 14.cxd4 Rac8 15.Rb1 Rc7 16.h4 Rfc8 17.Bh3 h5 18.Qd2 e6 19.d5 exd5 20.Qxd5 Nf6 21.Qd3 Ne5 22.Qe3 Qxe3 23.Bxe3 Re8 24.Nc3 Nc4 25.Bd4 Ng4 26.Nd5 Rc6 27.f3 Bxd4+ 28.Rxd4 Nge5 29.Kf2 Kg7 30.Bf1 Rd8 31.b3 Nb6 32.Ne3 Kf6 33.Rbd1 Ke7 34.Be2 Rdc8 35.R1d2 R8c7 36.f4 Ned7 37.Bf3 Nf8 38.R4d3 Ne6 39.e5 dxe5 40.Bxc6 Rxc6 41.fxe5 Nc5 42.Rd4 Ke6 43.Rd6+ Kxe5 44.Rxc6 bxc6 45.Rc2 Ne4+ 46.Kf3 c5 47.Re2 f5 48.Ng2 Nd5 49.Nf4 Nxf4 50.gxf4+ Kd4 51.Rg2 Nc3 52.Rxg6 Nxa2 53.Rg5 Nc1 54.Rxh5 Nxb3 55.Rh8 c4 56.Rd8+ Kc3 57.h5 Nd4+ 58.Rxd4 Kxd4 59.h6 c3 60.h7 Kd3 61.h8=Q c2 62.Qb2 Kd2 63.Qd4+ Kc1 64.Ke2 a5 65.Qa1+ 1-0

Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B23) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 65 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja?

In the 266 games between them in our database (2018 to 2025) Carlsen leads 135–65 with 66 draws. This game is number 11 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.16, on 15 April 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B23). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 65 moves (129 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.

Where can I find more games like this?

Browse the full Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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