Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024

Italian Game (C50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 39 moves · Round 5.2 · 7 February 2024

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Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 W 2024
  • Round5.2
  • Date7 February 2024
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 189 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, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Titled Tue 5th Mar Early, 2024).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Div 1 W 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bh4 Be7 7.Bg3 d6 8.a4 a5 9.O-O O-O 10.Re1 g6 11.h3 Re8 12.Nc3 Bf8 13.Bh4 Bg7 14.Nd5 Be6 15.c3 Bxd5 16.Bxd5 g5 17.Bxc6 bxc6 18.Bg3 Rb8 19.Qc2 Nh5 20.Bh2 Nf4 21.d4 Qf6 22.dxe5 dxe5 23.Nd2 Qe6 24.b3 Bf8 25.Nc4 Bc5 26.Nxa5 g4 27.h4 Nh5 28.Kh1 Qf6 29.Bg3 Nxg3+ 30.fxg3 Qf2 31.Qxf2 Bxf2 32.Reb1 f5 33.b4 Rbd8 34.Nxc6 Rd6 35.b5 fxe4 36.Rb4 e3 37.Re4 Rd2 38.Rf1 Rf8 39.Kh2 e2 0-1

In this encounter Alireza Firouzja had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 39 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

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When the dust settled, 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 189 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 W, round 5.2, on 7 February 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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