Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020

Sicilian Defense (B30) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 43 moves · Round 2.2 · 20 April 2020

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Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventCarlsen Inv Prelim 2020
  • Round2.2
  • Date20 April 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length43 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 22 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 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Carlsen Inv Prelim, 2020).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Carlsen Inv Prelim 2020

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e6 4.Bxc6 bxc6 5.d3 Qc7 6.Qe2 e5 7.Nbd2 Ne7 8.Nc4 Ng6 9.h4 h5 10.g3 d6 11.Bd2 f6 12.Ne3 Be7 13.Ng1 Bd8 14.Qf3 Nf8 15.Ne2 Ne6 16.Qg2 a5 17.a4 Nd4 18.f4 Be6 19.b3 Qd7 20.f5 Bf7 21.Nc1 d5 22.O-O c4 23.bxc4 dxc4 24.dxc4 Bb6 25.Rb1 Qa7 26.Kh2 Rd8 27.Rb2 O-O 28.g4 Ne2 29.Qxe2 Rxd2 30.Qxd2 Bxe3 31.Qe2 Qd4 32.Nd3 Qxe4 33.Re1 Bf4+ 34.Kh3 Qxc4 35.gxh5 Bh6 36.Rb7 Qxa4 37.Rg1 Rd8 38.Rg3 Qa1 39.Nf2 Rd2 40.Rb8+ Kh7 41.Qg4 Qf1+ 42.Rg2 Qxg2+ 43.Kxg2 1-0

A full-length game in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B30) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 43 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

In the end, Alireza Firouzja won with the white 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 22 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Carlsen Inv Prelim, round 2.2, on 20 April 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Carlsen Inv Prelim in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 43 moves (85 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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