Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, CCT Final RR 2024

English Opening (A15) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 5.2 · 18 December 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventCCT Final RR 2024
  • Round5.2
  • Date18 December 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length38 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 249 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 (Titled Tue 26th Nov Early, 2024).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, ½-½ (CCT Final RR 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, CCT Final RR 2024

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.g3 Nc6 4.Bg2 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.Nc3 g6 7.h4 h6 8.O-O Bg7 9.d4 cxd4 10.Nxd4 Nxd4 11.Nxd5 Bh3 12.Bxh3 Qxd5 13.e3 Nf3+ 14.Kh1 Qxd1 15.Rxd1 O-O 16.Kg2 Ne5 17.b3 Nd3 18.Rb1 Rfd8 19.Ba3 e6 20.Kf1 Rac8 21.Bg2 b5 22.Be7 Rd7 23.Bb4 Bc3 24.Bxc3 Rxc3 25.Be4 b4 26.Bxd3 Rdxd3 27.Rxd3 Rxd3 28.Rb2 Rc3 29.Rd2 a5 30.Rd8+ Kg7 31.Ra8 Rc5 32.Ra7 g5 33.hxg5 hxg5 34.g4 Kg6 35.Ra6 Kf6 36.Kg2 Ke5 37.Kf3 Kf6 38.Kg3 Kg6 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this middlegame battle at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A15) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 249 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the CCT Final RR 2024, round 5.2, on 18 December 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at CCT Final RR 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 38 moves (76 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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