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

King's Pawn Game (C20) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 19 · 27 February 2021

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Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventMagnus-Alireza 27th Feb 2021
  • Round19
  • Date27 February 2021
  • OpeningKing's Pawn Game (C20)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 82 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, ½-½ (Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, 2021).

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

1.e4 e5 2.d4 Nc6 3.dxe5 Nxe5 4.f4 Nc6 5.Nf3 Nf6 6.e5 Ne4 7.Bd3 d5 8.Nc3 Bb4 9.O-O Bc5+ 10.Kh1 Nf2+ 11.Rxf2 Bxf2 12.Qe2 Bc5 13.f5 h6 14.Bf4 Qe7 15.Nxd5 Qd8 16.Be4 Ne7 17.Rd1 Nxd5 18.Rxd5 Qe7 19.f6 gxf6 20.exf6 Qxf6 21.Rxc5 Qxf4 22.Bxb7+ Be6 23.Bxa8 O-O 24.Be4 Qc1+ 25.Ng1 Qxb2 26.Qe3 Qf6 27.Rxc7 Rd8 28.Qg3+ Kf8 29.Bd3 Qg5 30.Qxg5 hxg5 31.Rxa7 Rb8 32.a4 Rb1 33.a5 Ra1 34.a6 g4 35.Ra8+ Kg7 36.a7 Kf6 37.Be4 Ke5 38.Bb7 Kf4 39.c4 Ke3 40.Rd8 Rxa7 41.Bd5 Bf5 42.Re8+ Kf2 43.Re2+ Kf1 44.c5 Rd7 45.Bc4 Rd4 46.Re4+ Rxc4 47.Rxc4 Be6 48.Rc3 Bd5 49.c6 Bxg2+ 0-1

Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb in 2021. It was played in round 19. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From King's Pawn Game (C20) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 49 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.

In the end, 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 82 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Magnus-Alireza 27th Feb, round 19, 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 King's Pawn Game (ECO code C20). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 49 moves (98 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 King's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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