Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024

Sicilian Defense (B30) · ½-½ (Draw) · 93 moves · Round 3.3 · 29 September 2024

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White
Alireza Firouzja
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventJulius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024
  • Round3.3
  • Date29 September 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length93 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 238 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 (Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, 2024).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W 2024

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e5 4.O-O Bd6 5.d3 Nf6 6.Nc3 O-O 7.Bg5 a6 8.Bc4 Be7 9.a4 d6 10.Bxf6 Bxf6 11.Nd5 Rb8 12.c3 g6 13.h3 Bg7 14.b4 b5 15.axb5 axb5 16.Bb3 cxb4 17.cxb4 Bh6 18.Qc2 Bb7 19.Rfd1 Rc8 20.Qe2 Kh8 21.d4 Nxd4 22.Nxd4 exd4 23.Qxb5 Rb8 24.Ra7 Bxd5 25.Qxd5 Rxb4 26.Rxd4 Rxd4 27.Qxd4+ Bg7 28.Qd5 Qf6 29.g3 Qd4 30.Rd7 Qxd5 31.Bxd5 f5 32.Rxd6 fxe4 33.Bxe4 Bf6 34.h4 Kg7 35.Kg2 Re8 36.f3 h5 37.Kh3 Re7 38.Rc6 Kf7 39.Rc4 Kg7 40.g4 hxg4+ 41.fxg4 Kh6 42.g5+ Bxg5 43.hxg5+ Kxg5 44.Kg3 Re6 45.Rc5+ Kh6 46.Kf4 Rf6+ 47.Ke5 Kg5 48.Rc1 Ra6 49.Rg1+ Kh6 50.Bd5 Kg7 51.Rg2 Rb6 52.Ra2 Kh6 53.Be6 Rb1 54.Rf2 Kg7 55.Rf7+ Kh6 56.Bd5 Kg5 57.Rh7 Rb6 58.Rh3 Ra6 59.Bc4 Rb6 60.Ra3 Kh6 61.Be6 Rb1 62.Bd5 Rb6 63.Be6 Rb1 64.Kf6 Rf1+ 65.Ke7 Kg7 66.Ra4 Re1 67.Rf4 Ra1 68.Rf7+ Kh6 69.Rf8 Kg5 70.Rf2 Ra7+ 71.Bd7 Ra1 72.Bb5 Ra7+ 73.Ke6 Rb7 74.Bc4 Rb6+ 75.Ke5 Kh6 76.Be6 Kg7 77.Rf7+ Kh6 78.Bd5 Kg5 79.Rf1 Kh6 80.Ra1 Kg5 81.Ra5 Kh6 82.Be6 Kg5 83.Ra1 Rb5+ 84.Bd5 Rb6 85.Rh1 Ra6 86.Bc4 Rb6 87.Bd3 Rc6 88.Be4 Ra6 89.Bd5 Rb6 90.Rg1+ Kh6 91.Be6 Kg7 92.Rc1 Rb2 93.Rc7+ Kh6 1/2-1/2

Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B30) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 93 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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After the contest, the game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen. 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 238 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, round 3.3, on 29 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W in 2024.

What opening was played?

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

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 93 moves (186 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?

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