Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Esports World Cup 2025

Italian Game (C53) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 3.1.4 · 1 August 2025

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White
Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventEsports World Cup 2025
  • Round3.1.4
  • Date1 August 2025
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 258 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 (Esports World Cup 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Esports World Cup 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Esports World Cup 2025

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 h6 6.b4 Bb6 7.a4 a6 8.O-O O-O 9.Nbd2 d6 10.h3 Ba7 11.Re1 Ne7 12.Nf1 Ng6 13.Ng3 c6 14.Bb3 d5 15.exd5 Nxd5 16.Bd2 Re8 17.Qc2 Be6 18.Rad1 Qc7 19.c4 Ndf4 20.Bxf4 Nxf4 21.c5 Bxb3 22.Qxb3 a5 23.d4 exd4 24.Rxe8+ Rxe8 25.Rxd4 Rd8 26.Re4 axb4 27.Rxb4 Rd7 28.Re4 Bxc5 29.Qc4 Bxf2+ 30.Kxf2 Nd3+ 31.Ke3 Qxg3 32.Re8+ Kh7 33.Qe4+ g6 34.Re7 Qf2+ 0-1

A middlegame battle in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Italian Game (C53), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 34 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 258 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Esports World Cup 2025, round 3.1.4, on 1 August 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (68 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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