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

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 4.5 · 3 September 2023

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White
Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventJulius Baer Rapid Div 1 W 2023
  • Round4.5
  • Date3 September 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length56 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 177 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 (Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (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 a6 4.g3 d5 5.exd5 exd5 6.Bg2 Nf6 7.O-O Be7 8.d4 O-O 9.Nc3 Nc6 10.Na4 cxd4 11.Nxd4 Bg4 12.Ne2 Re8 13.f3 Bd7 14.Be3 b5 15.Nac3 Rc8 16.Bf2 Ba3 17.Rb1 Nb4 18.Re1 h5 19.Qd2 Nxc2 20.Qxc2 b4 21.Qd3 bxc3 22.Nxc3 Rxe1+ 23.Rxe1 Bb4 24.Bd4 Qa5 25.Re3 Bxc3 26.Bxc3 Qxa2 27.h3 Qxb3 28.g4 Qc4 29.Qd2 d4 30.Bxd4 Qc1+ 31.Qxc1 Rxc1+ 32.Kh2 Rc2 33.Re7 Bb5 34.Re1 Nd5 35.Be5 f6 36.Bd6 Ne3 37.Rxe3 Bf1 38.Kg3 Rxg2+ 39.Kf4 Rd2 40.Bc5 Rd5 41.Re8+ Kh7 42.Bf8 g5+ 43.Kg3 Rd2 44.f4 h4+ 45.Kf3 Bxh3 46.Be7 Bg2+ 47.Ke3 Rd1 48.Kf2 h3 49.Bxf6 gxf4 50.Be5 Rd2+ 51.Ke1 f3 52.Re7+ Kg8 53.Kxd2 f2 54.g5 f1=Q 55.g6 Qf2+ 56.Kd3 Qf5+ 0-1

A full-length game in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B40) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 56 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 177 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, round 4.5, 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?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 56 moves (112 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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