Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

Ruy Lopez (C88) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 2.20 · 8 September 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
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round2.20
  • Date8 September 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C88)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 214 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, ½-½ (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 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.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 O-O 8.a4 Rb8 9.c3 d6 10.h3 b4 11.d3 bxc3 12.bxc3 Na5 13.Bc2 c5 14.Nbd2 Qc7 15.Nf1 c4 16.d4 Nb3 17.Rb1 Qa5 18.Bg5 Qxc3 19.Re3 Qa5 20.Bxb3 cxb3 21.Rexb3 Rxb3 22.Qxb3 exd4 23.Ng3 Re8 24.Nxd4 Qxg5 25.Qd3 d5 26.Nc6 Bf8 27.e5 Ne4 28.Qxd5 Nxg3 29.fxg3 Qxg3 30.Nd8 Be6 31.Nxe6 Rxe6 32.Rb8 Qxe5 0-1

Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Ruy Lopez (C88) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 32 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, 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 214 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 2.20, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C88). 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 32 moves (64 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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