Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
Alekhine's Defense (B04) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 53 moves · Round 7.4 · 15 April 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
- EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
- Round7.4
- Date15 April 2020
- OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
- Length53 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 4 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (82nd Tata Steel GpA, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
A full-length game in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Alekhine's Defense (B04) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 53 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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 4 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.4, on 15 April 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 53 moves (105 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.