Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
Alekhine's Defense (B04) · ½-½ (Draw) · 35 moves · Round 7.10 · 15 April 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
- Round7.10
- Date15 April 2020
- OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
- Length35 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 9 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 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Alekhine's Defense (B04), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 35 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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After the contest, the game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen. 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 9 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.10, on 15 April 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B04). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 35 moves (69 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.