Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024

Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 5.1 · 15 May 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024
  • Round5.1
  • Date15 May 2024
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length35 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 199 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 (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chess.com Classic Div 1 W 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Bc5 5.O-O d6 6.c3 a6 7.a4 Ba7 8.Nbd2 O-O 9.h3 Re8 10.Qb3 Rf8 11.a5 Nh5 12.Qd1 Qf6 13.Nb3 Nf4 14.Be3 Ne7 15.d4 Neg6 16.Kh2 c6 17.dxe5 Nxe5 18.Nxe5 Qxe5 19.Bxa7 Qxe4 20.f3 Qxc4 21.Be3 Nd3 22.Nd2 Qb5 23.Ne4 Nxb2 24.Qd4 Qe5+ 25.Qxe5 dxe5 26.Rfb1 Nc4 27.Bc5 Rd8 28.Rb4 Be6 29.Rxb7 h6 30.Bb6 Rdb8 31.Re7 Nxb6 32.axb6 Rxb6 33.Nc5 Bd5 34.Rxe5 Rb5 35.Rxa6 Rd8 1/2-1/2

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at Chess.com Classic Div 1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 35 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 199 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Chess.com Classic Div 1 W, round 5.1, on 15 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Chess.com Classic 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?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 35 moves (70 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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