Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Magnus-Alireza Bullet 2021
Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 25 · 22 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventMagnus-Alireza Bullet 2021
- Round25
- Date22 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 57 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 (Magnus-Alireza Bullet, 2021).
Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Magnus-Alireza Bullet, 2021).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Magnus-Alireza Bullet 2021
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alireza Firouzja at Magnus-Alireza Bullet in 2021. It was played in round 25. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 44 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.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 57 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the Magnus-Alireza Bullet, round 25, on 22 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Magnus-Alireza Bullet in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.