Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, SpeedChess Final 2024

Sicilian Defense (B40) · ½-½ (Draw) · 39 moves · Round 2.9 · 8 September 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alireza Firouzja
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round2.9
  • Date8 September 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 218 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 Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, SpeedChess Final 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3 Nf6 4.e5 Nd5 5.d4 cxd4 6.cxd4 b6 7.Bc4 Bb7 8.O-O Be7 9.Re1 O-O 10.Nc3 Nxc3 11.bxc3 Qc7 12.Bd3 Qxc3 13.Rb1 Bxf3 14.gxf3 Nc6 15.Be3 f5 16.f4 Nxd4 17.Kg2 Rac8 18.Rc1 Qa5 19.Rxc8 Rxc8 20.Bxd4 Qd5+ 21.Kg1 Qxd4 22.Bb5 Qxf4 23.Qxd7 Rc2 24.Qe8+ Bf8 25.Qxe6+ Kh8 26.Be2 Qg5+ 27.Kf1 Qe7 28.Qxf5 Rc5 29.Bf3 g6 30.Qe4 Rc8 31.e6 Rd8 32.Rd1 Rxd1+ 33.Bxd1 Qf6 34.Kg2 Bc5 35.Bf3 Qg5+ 36.Kf1 Qf6 37.Kg2 Qg5+ 38.Kf1 Qc1+ 39.Kg2 Qg5+ 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alireza Firouzja at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B40), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, 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 218 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 2.9, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.

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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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