Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, SpeedChess Final 2024

King's Indian Defense (E94) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 76 moves · Round 2.23 · 8 September 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventSpeedChess Final 2024
  • Round2.23
  • Date8 September 2024
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E94)
  • Length76 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 235 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: 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.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d6 4.e4 Bg7 5.Nf3 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.O-O h6 8.dxe5 dxe5 9.Qxd8 Rxd8 10.Be3 Bg4 11.Rfd1 Nc6 12.h3 Bxf3 13.Bxf3 Nd4 14.Bxd4 exd4 15.Nd5 c6 16.Nxf6+ Bxf6 17.Be2 g5 18.Bd3 Be5 19.g3 Kf8 20.Rf1 Ke7 21.f4 gxf4 22.gxf4 Rg8+ 23.Kh2 Bc7 24.Rf3 Rg7 25.Rg1 Rag8 26.Rxg7 Rxg7 27.c5 f6 28.b4 b6 29.Bc2 bxc5 30.bxc5 h5 31.Ba4 Kd7 32.Kh1 h4 33.Bd1 Ba5 34.Ra3 Bc7 35.Bg4+ Ke8 36.Rxa7 d3 37.Ra8+ Ke7 38.Ra7 Rxg4 39.Rxc7+ Kd8 40.Rxc6 Rg7 41.Rb6 Kc7 42.Rb1 Kc6 43.Rd1 Rg3 44.a4 Kxc5 45.a5 Kd4 46.a6 Kxe4 47.a7 Rg8 48.Re1+ Kxf4 49.Re7 d2 50.Rd7 Ke3 51.Re7+ Kf2 52.Rd7 Ke2 53.Re7+ Kd1 54.Rd7 Rc8 55.Rc7 Re8 56.Re7 Ra8 57.Kg2 Kc2 58.Rc7+ Kd3 59.Rd7+ Ke3 60.Re7+ Kf4 61.Rd7 Rxa7 62.Rxd2 Ra3 63.Rd4+ Kg5 64.Rg4+ Kh5 65.Rf4 Rg3+ 66.Kh2 Kg5 67.Ra4 f5 68.Ra8 Rb3 69.Ra4 Re3 70.Rb4 Re4 71.Rb2 Kf4 72.Kg2 Rd4 73.Ra2 Ke5 74.Ra5+ Ke4 75.Ra2 Rd3 76.Rb2 Ke3 0-1

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at SpeedChess Final 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E94), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 76 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, Alireza Firouzja 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 235 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the SpeedChess Final 2024, round 2.23, 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?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 76 moves (152 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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