Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, SpeedChess Final 2024

King's Indian Defense (E68) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 42 moves · Round 2.28 · 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
  • Round2.28
  • Date8 September 2024
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E68)
  • Length42 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 222 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, ½-½ (SpeedChess Final 2024, 2024).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 d6 3.Nf3 Nbd7 4.g3 g6 5.Bg2 Bg7 6.Nc3 O-O 7.O-O e5 8.e4 b6 9.d5 a5 10.Ne1 Nc5 11.Nd3 Nxd3 12.Qxd3 Nd7 13.Be3 f5 14.a3 f4 15.Bd2 Nc5 16.Qc2 f3 17.Bh1 a4 18.Be3 Bd7 19.Qd1 Qf6 20.Bxc5 bxc5 21.Re1 g5 22.Nb5 Bxb5 23.cxb5 g4 24.h4 Rfb8 25.Qd3 Qf7 26.b3 Qd7 27.bxa4 Rxa4 28.Reb1 Bh6 29.Qc2 Rba8 30.b6 cxb6 31.Rxb6 Rxa3 32.Rxa3 Rxa3 33.Qb2 Ra7 34.Kh2 Kg7 35.Rc6 Rb7 36.Qa2 Ra7 37.Qb2 Qb7 38.Qc3 Ra2 39.Rxd6 Rxf2+ 40.Kg1 Qb2 41.Qxb2 Rxb2 42.Rc6 Be3+ 0-1

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

From King's Indian Defense (E68) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 42 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 222 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 2.28, 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 King's Indian Defense (ECO code E68). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 42 moves (84 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.

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