Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024
Grünfeld Defense (D78) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 42 moves · Round 4.1 · 7 February 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
- EventChessable Masters Div 1 W 2024
- Round4.1
- Date7 February 2024
- OpeningGrünfeld Defense (D78)
- Length42 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 185 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 (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).
Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Grünfeld Defense (D78) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 42 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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.
When the dust settled, Alireza Firouzja won with the black 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 185 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the Chessable Masters Div 1 W, round 4.1, on 7 February 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Grünfeld Defense (ECO code D78). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 42 moves (83 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 Grünfeld Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.