Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

Two Knights Defense (C55) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 60 moves · Round 2.12 · 8 September 2024

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Alireza Firouzja
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round2.12
  • Date8 September 2024
  • OpeningTwo Knights Defense (C55)
  • Length60 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 207 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 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Be7 5.Nc3 d6 6.a3 O-O 7.Be3 Be6 8.Nd5 Bxd5 9.exd5 Nb8 10.Ba2 Nbd7 11.d4 e4 12.Nd2 b5 13.Qe2 a6 14.Bg5 Nb6 15.Bxf6 Bxf6 16.c3 Re8 17.Nxe4 Bxd4 18.cxd4 f5 19.O-O Rxe4 20.Qc2 Qd7 21.Rac1 Re7 22.Rfe1 Rxe1+ 23.Rxe1 Re8 24.Re6 g6 25.h4 Kg7 26.h5 Rxe6 27.dxe6 Qe7 28.Qc1 d5 29.Qf4 Qd6 30.Qe3 Kf6 31.Qh6 Qxe6 32.Qxh7 gxh5 33.Kf1 Qe4 34.Qxh5 Nc4 35.Qh8+ Ke7 36.Qg7+ Kd6 37.Qf6+ Kd7 38.Bxc4 dxc4 39.Kg1 a5 40.f3 Qe1+ 41.Kh2 Qe6 42.Qg7+ Kc6 43.g4 fxg4 44.fxg4 b4 45.axb4 axb4 46.g5 Qd6+ 47.Kh3 Qe6+ 48.Kg3 Qe3+ 49.Kg4 c3 50.bxc3 bxc3 51.Qf6+ Kd5 52.Qf5+ Kxd4 53.Qd7+ Kc4 54.Qxc7+ Kd3 55.g6 c2 56.g7 c1=Q 57.Qd8+ Ke2 58.g8=Q Qcg1+ 59.Kf5 Qgf2+ 60.Kg6 Qeg3+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Alireza Firouzja take on Magnus Carlsen at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Two Knights Defense (C55), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 60 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.

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

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 207 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 2.12, on 8 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Two Knights Defense (ECO code C55). 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 60 moves (120 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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