Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Esports World Cup 2025
Queen's Pawn Game (D00) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 54 moves · Round 3.2.1 · 1 August 2025
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
- EventEsports World Cup 2025
- Round3.2.1
- Date1 August 2025
- OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D00)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 260 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Esports World Cup 2025, 2025).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Esports World Cup 2025
In this encounter Alireza Firouzja had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Esports World Cup 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Pawn Game (D00) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 54 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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, Alireza Firouzja won with the white 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 260 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Esports World Cup 2025, round 3.2.1, 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 Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D00). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.