Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, TechM GCL 2024

Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 80 moves · Round 2.3 · 4 October 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventTechM GCL 2024
  • Round2.3
  • Date4 October 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D43)
  • Length80 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 245 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 (Julius Baer Gen Cup D1 W, 2024).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (TechM GCL 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, TechM GCL 2024

1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 c6 5.g3 dxc4 6.Bg2 Nbd7 7.a4 Be7 8.O-O O-O 9.a5 Nd5 10.h4 Bb4 11.Bg5 N7f6 12.Qc2 Bxa5 13.e4 Bxc3 14.bxc3 Ne7 15.Ne5 b5 16.Qc1 Kh8 17.Qf4 Neg8 18.Nxc6 Qb6 19.Qd6 Bb7 20.e5 Bxc6 21.Bxc6 Rad8 22.Qc5 Qxc5 23.dxc5 h6 24.Bc1 Nd5 25.Bxb5 Nxc3 26.Bxc4 Rd4 27.Ba6 Nd5 28.c6 Nge7 29.Ba3 Re8 30.Rfc1 Nc7 31.Bf1 Ned5 32.Bc5 Rd2 33.Rxa7 Rc8 34.Bd6 f5 35.exf6 gxf6 36.Bh3 Nb5 37.Rd7 Nb6 38.Bf4 Rxd7 39.cxd7 Rxc1+ 40.Bxc1 Nxd7 41.Bxe6 Nc5 42.Bc4 Nd6 43.Bf1 Kg7 44.Ba3 Ncb7 45.Bg2 Nc4 46.Bc1 Nc5 47.Bf1 Ne5 48.Kg2 Ne4 49.Bb2 Nd6 50.Be2 Nb7 51.f4 Nf7 52.Kf3 Nc5 53.Ke3 Nd6 54.g4 Ne6 55.Ba3 Nf7 56.Ke4 h5 57.Bc4 Ned8 58.gxh5 Nh6 59.Kd5 Nf5 60.Bd3 Nxh4 61.Be7 Nf7 62.Ke6 Ng2 63.Bxf6+ Kh6 64.f5 Nf4+ 65.Kxf7 Nxd3 66.Bd4 Kxh5 67.f6 Nf4 68.Ke8 Ng6 69.f7 Kg5 70.Kd7 Kf5 71.Bg7 Kg5 72.Ke6 Nf4+ 73.Kd6 Ng6 74.Kd7 Kf5 75.Kd6 Kg5 76.Ke6 Kh5 77.Kf6 Nf4 78.f8=Q Kg4 79.Ke5 Ng6+ 80.Ke4 Nh4 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this marathon at TechM GCL 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D43) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 80 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.

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

After the contest, Alireza Firouzja won with the black 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 245 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the TechM GCL 2024, round 2.3, on 4 October 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at TechM GCL 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D43). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 80 moves (160 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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