Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, TechM GCL 2024

Sicilian Defense (B41) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 75 moves · Round 10.3 · 11 October 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
  • EventTechM GCL 2024
  • Round10.3
  • Date11 October 2024
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B41)
  • Length75 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 246 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, 0-1 (TechM GCL 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Titled Tue 12th Nov Early, 2024).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 5.c4 Nf6 6.Nc3 Qc7 7.a3 b6 8.Be3 Bb7 9.f3 Be7 10.Be2 d6 11.O-O O-O 12.Rc1 Nbd7 13.b4 Rac8 14.Qd2 Rfe8 15.Nb3 Qb8 16.Rfd1 h5 17.Bf4 Ne5 18.Na4 Bc6 19.Nb2 h4 20.Qe3 Ng6 21.Bg5 b5 22.Nd4 Bd7 23.h3 d5 24.c5 e5 25.Nf5 Bxf5 26.exf5 Nf4 27.Bxh4 Ng4 28.fxg4 Bxh4 29.Nd3 d4 30.Qe4 Nxe2+ 31.Qxe2 e4 32.Nf2 Qf4 33.Rf1 Qe5 34.Rce1 Qd5 35.g5 Qxf5 36.Qh5 Qh7 37.Qg4 e3 38.g3 exf2+ 39.Kxf2 Qc2+ 40.Kg1 Bxg5 41.Qxg5 Rxe1 42.Rxe1 d3 43.Qf5 Rf8 44.Rf1 Qc3 45.Qd5 Qxa3 46.c6 Qxb4 47.c7 Qc4 48.Qd7 d2 49.Rd1 Qc5+ 50.Kg2 g6 51.Rxd2 Kg7 52.Qd8 Qc6+ 53.Kh2 Re8 54.h4 b4 55.h5 b3 56.Rf2 gxh5 57.Qg5+ Qg6 58.Qd8 Qe6 59.Qg5+ Kf8 60.Qc5+ Kg8 61.Qg5+ Qg6 62.Qd8 Qe6 63.Qg5+ Kh8 64.Rf6 Qe2+ 65.Kg1 Qd1+ 66.Rf1 Qd4+ 67.Rf2 Re1+ 68.Kg2 Qe4+ 69.Rf3 Re2+ 70.Kh3 Qe6+ 71.g4 hxg4+ 72.Kg3 gxf3 73.Qh5+ Kg7 74.Qg5+ Kf8 75.Qd8+ Kg7 0-1

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

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B41), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 75 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.

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When the dust settled, 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 246 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the TechM GCL 2024, round 10.3, on 11 October 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B41). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 75 moves (150 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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