Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Magnus-Alireza Bullet 2021
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 20 · 22 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventMagnus-Alireza Bullet 2021
- Round20
- Date22 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D20)
- Length53 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 52 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 (Magnus-Alireza Bullet, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Magnus-Alireza Bullet, 2021).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Magnus-Alireza Bullet 2021
A full-length game in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Magnus-Alireza Bullet in 2021. It was played in round 20. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
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After the contest, 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 52 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Magnus-Alireza Bullet, round 20, on 22 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Magnus-Alireza Bullet in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D20). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 53 moves (106 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 Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.