Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, SpeedChess Final 2024
King's Indian Defense (E94) · ½-½ (Draw) · 24 moves · Round 2.15 · 8 September 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSpeedChess Final 2024
- Round2.15
- Date8 September 2024
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
- Length24 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 213 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, 0-1 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).
Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, SpeedChess Final 2024
Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this middlegame battle at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Indian Defense (E94) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 24 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.
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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 213 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 2.15, on 8 September 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E94). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 24 moves (48 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.