Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025

English Opening (A37) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 70 moves · Round 8 · 9 September 2025

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White
Alireza Firouzja
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventTitled Tue 9th Sep 2025
  • Round8
  • Date9 September 2025
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A37)
  • Length70 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 265 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, ½-½ (Esports World Cup 2025, 2025).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 11th Nov 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025

1.Nf3 c5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.c4 Nc6 5.Nc3 d6 6.O-O Bf5 7.h3 Nf6 8.d3 O-O 9.Bd2 a6 10.a3 Rb8 11.Rb1 b5 12.cxb5 axb5 13.b4 cxb4 14.axb4 Qd7 15.g4 Be6 16.Ng5 Rfc8 17.Nxe6 Qxe6 18.e3 h5 19.g5 Nh7 20.Ne4 Ne5 21.Bc3 Rxc3 22.Nxc3 Nxg5 23.d4 Nxh3+ 24.Kh1 Ng4 25.Bxh3 Nxf2+ 26.Rxf2 Qxh3+ 27.Rh2 Qxe3 28.Qd2 Qf3+ 29.Rg2 Rc8 30.Ne2 Rc4 31.Kg1 Qd5 32.Rf1 Bf6 33.Kh1 Kh7 34.Qe1 Qe4 35.Qg3 Rxb4 36.Qh3 Rb1 37.Rxb1 Qxb1+ 38.Kh2 Qe4 39.Qb3 Kg7 40.Qxb5 Qh4+ 41.Kg1 Qe1+ 42.Kh2 Qh4+ 43.Kg1 Bxd4+ 44.Nxd4 Qxd4+ 45.Kh1 Qh4+ 46.Kg1 Qe1+ 47.Kh2 Qe5+ 48.Qxe5+ dxe5 49.Kg3 g5 50.Kf3 Kg6 51.Ke4 f6 52.Ra2 h4 53.Ra7 h3 54.Kf3 e6 55.Kg3 e4 56.Kxh3 f5 57.Kg3 Kf6 58.Ra5 e3 59.Kf3 f4 60.Kg4 e5 61.Ra6+ Ke7 62.Kf3 Kf7 63.Rb6 Ke7 64.Rg6 Kf7 65.Rxg5 Kf6 66.Rh5 Ke6 67.Ke4 Kd6 68.Rxe5 f3 69.Rd5+ Kc6 70.Rd1 1-0

This marathon sees Alireza Firouzja take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From English Opening (A37) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 70 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.

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 265 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025, round 8, on 9 September 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 9th Sep 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A37). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 70 moves (139 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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