Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 45 moves · Round 7 · 27 February 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
- EventMagnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021
- Round7
- Date27 February 2021
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D20)
- Length45 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 70 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 27th Feb, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, 2021).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021
This full-length game sees Alireza Firouzja take on Magnus Carlsen at Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb in 2021. It was played in round 7. 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 45 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.
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 70 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, round 7, on 27 February 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb 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?
Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 45 moves (89 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.