Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 130 moves · Round 4.4 · 3 September 2023

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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
  • EventJulius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023
  • Round4.4
  • Date3 September 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length130 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 176 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, ½-½ (Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.b3 d5 4.Bb5+ Bd7 5.Bxd7+ Nxd7 6.exd5 exd5 7.O-O Ngf6 8.Re1+ Be7 9.Qe2 Rc8 10.Ba3 a6 11.c4 Nf8 12.Ne5 Ng6 13.Nc3 d4 14.Na4 Kf8 15.Qf3 Bd6 16.Nd3 b6 17.b4 cxb4 18.Nxb4 Bxb4 19.Bxb4+ Kg8 20.Qb7 Rb8 21.Qxa6 h5 22.Nb2 h4 23.h3 Nf4 24.Qb5 Rh5 25.Re5 Qc7 26.Rxh5 N6xh5 27.Re1 Qb7 28.Qg5 Qc6 29.d3 Re8 30.Rxe8+ Qxe8 31.Bd2 Qe2 32.Bxf4 Nxf4 33.Qd8+ Kh7 34.Qxh4+ Kg8 35.Qxf4 Qxb2 36.Kh2 g6 37.Qb8+ Kh7 38.c5 b5 39.c6 Qxf2 40.Qd6 Qc2 41.c7 Qc1 42.a3 g5 43.Qe5 Kg6 44.Qe4+ Kh6 45.Qe5 Kg6 46.Qd6+ f6 47.Qg3 Kf7 48.h4 gxh4 49.Qd6 Kg6 50.Kh3 Qh1+ 51.Qh2 Qc1 52.Qd6 Qh1+ 53.Kg4 Qxg2+ 54.Kxh4 Qh1+ 55.Kg4 Qd1+ 56.Kf4 Qe2 57.c8=N Qf2+ 58.Ke4 Qe2+ 59.Kxd4 Qb2+ 60.Kd5 Qg2+ 61.Ke6 Qh3+ 62.Ke7 Qxc8 63.Qxf6+ Kh5 64.Qe5+ Kg4 65.Qxb5 Qh8 66.Qd5 Kf4 67.Qe4+ Kg3 68.d4 Qg7+ 69.Kd6 Qf8+ 70.Qe7 Qb8+ 71.Ke6 Qc8+ 72.Ke5 Qh8+ 73.Qf6 Qe8+ 74.Kf5 Qc8+ 75.Kg5 Qg8+ 76.Kh6 Qa8 77.Qd6+ Kf3 78.Qf6+ Ke4 79.Qe5+ Kd3 80.d5 Kc4 81.d6 Qxa3 82.Kg7 Qh3 83.Kf7 Qd7+ 84.Kf6 Qd8+ 85.Qe7 Qh8+ 86.Kf7 Qh5+ 87.Kg7 Qg4+ 88.Kf8 Qc8+ 89.Qe8 Qc5 90.Qe6+ Kc3 91.Ke7 Kb2 92.Qe4 Ka1 93.Ke6 Qb6 94.Qc4 Qe3+ 95.Kd5 Qf3+ 96.Kc5 Qa3+ 97.Kc6 Qa8+ 98.Kd7 Qh1 99.Qd4+ Ka2 100.Qd2+ Ka1 101.Qa5+ Kb2 102.Qe5+ Ka2 103.Kc7 Qc1+ 104.Kd8 Qh1 105.d7 Qh4+ 106.Ke8 Qa4 107.Qe6+ Kb1 108.Kf7 Qf4+ 109.Qf6 Qc4+ 110.Kg7 Qc7 111.Qe7 Qg3+ 112.Kh8 Qc3+ 113.Qg7 Qd2 114.Qg6+ Kc1 115.Qc6+ Kd1 116.Qa4+ Ke2 117.Qg4+ Kf1 118.Qf5+ Kg1 119.Kg7 Qd4+ 120.Kf7 Qc4+ 121.Qe6 Qf4+ 122.Qf6 Qc4+ 123.Kf8 Qb4+ 124.Kg7 Qb7 125.Qd4+ Kh1 126.Kh6 Qc6+ 127.Kg5 Qb5+ 128.Kh4 Qf5 129.d8=Q Qf2+ 130.Kg5 1-0

Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B40), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 130 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 176 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, round 4.4, on 3 September 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 130 moves (259 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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