Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021

Indian Defenses (A48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 10 · 27 February 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventMagnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021
  • Round10
  • Date27 February 2021
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A48)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 73 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, ½-½ (Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, 2021).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.Bf4 Bg7 4.Nc3 O-O 5.e4 d6 6.Qd2 Bg4 7.O-O-O Nc6 8.Bh6 Bxf3 9.gxf3 e5 10.d5 Nd4 11.Bxg7 Kxg7 12.f4 Nh5 13.fxe5 dxe5 14.Qe3 Qf6 15.Kb1 c6 16.Ne2 Nxe2 17.Bxe2 Nf4 18.dxc6 bxc6 19.Bc4 Rfd8 20.Rxd8 Rxd8 21.Qxa7 Rd4 22.b3 Rxe4 23.Rd1 Nd5 24.Bxd5 cxd5 25.Rxd5 Re1+ 26.Kb2 Re2 27.a4 Rxf2 28.Qe3 e4+ 29.Qc3 e3 30.a5 e2 31.Re5 Kh6 32.Ka3 Qd6+ 33.b4 g5 34.Re3 f6 35.Ka4 Qd7+ 36.Kb3 Qd5+ 37.Qc4 Qd1 38.Qc5 e1=Q 39.Qf8+ Kh5 40.Qf7+ Kh6 41.Rh3+ 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb in 2021. It was played in round 10. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Indian Defenses (A48) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 41 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 73 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, round 10, on 27 February 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A48). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (81 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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