Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

Sicilian Defense (B30) · ½-½ (Draw) · 78 moves · Round 6.6 · 20 August 2022

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White
Alireza Firouzja
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventFTX Crypto Cup 2022
  • Round6.6
  • Date20 August 2022
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length78 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 113 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, ½-½ (FTX Crypto Cup 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, FTX Crypto Cup 2022

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e5 4.O-O Bd6 5.c3 a6 6.Ba4 b5 7.Bc2 Nge7 8.Re1 O-O 9.a4 Rb8 10.d3 Ng6 11.Be3 Be7 12.Nbd2 d6 13.axb5 axb5 14.Bb3 Be6 15.Bd5 Qd7 16.Ra6 Bxd5 17.exd5 Nd8 18.Qb3 f5 19.Bxc5 dxc5 20.d6+ c4 21.Nxc4 bxc4 22.Qxb8 Nf7 23.Qb4 Nxd6 24.Nxe5 Nxe5 25.Rxe5 cxd3 26.Qd4 Rd8 27.Qxd3 Ne4 28.Qxd7 Rxd7 29.g4 h5 30.gxf5 Ng5 31.Kg2 h4 32.h3 Bf6 33.Re2 Rd5 34.c4 Rxf5 35.b4 Rf4 36.Rc6 Nf3 37.b5 Nd4 38.Rc8+ Kh7 39.Re3 Nc2 40.Re2 Nd4 41.Ree8 Nf5 42.Re1 Bd4 43.Re2 Nd6 44.Rc6 Nf7 45.b6 Ne5 46.Rc8 Bxb6 47.c5 Bxc5 48.Rxc5 Nd7 49.Rg5 Kh6 50.Rg4 Rxg4+ 51.hxg4 Kg5 52.Kf3 Kf6 53.Ra2 Ne5+ 54.Kf4 g5+ 55.Ke4 Nxg4 56.Ra6+ Kg7 57.Kf5 Nxf2 58.Ra2 Nh3 59.Ra7+ Kh6 60.Ra6+ Kh5 61.Ra8 Kh6 62.Rh8+ Kg7 63.Rh5 Kf7 64.Rh7+ Ke8 65.Rh6 Nf4 66.Kxg5 Nd5 67.Kf5 Kd7 68.Ke5 Nc7 69.Rxh4 Kc6 70.Rc4+ Kd7 71.Rc1 Nb5 72.Rb1 Kc6 73.Rh1 Nc7 74.Rh8 Kd7 75.Rh7+ Kc6 76.Rh6+ Kd7 77.Rb6 Ne8 78.Rb7+ Nc7 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Alireza Firouzja had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 78 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, the game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen. 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 113 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the FTX Crypto Cup 2022, round 6.6, on 20 August 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at FTX Crypto Cup 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 78 moves (156 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?

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