Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Alekhine's Defense (B04) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 67 moves · Round 7.8 · 15 April 2020

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White
Alireza Firouzja
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round7.8
  • Date15 April 2020
  • OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B04)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 12 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, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 d6 4.Nf3 dxe5 5.Nxe5 g6 6.Bd3 Bg7 7.O-O O-O 8.Re1 Nd7 9.Nf3 c5 10.c4 Nb4 11.d5 Nxd3 12.Qxd3 b5 13.cxb5 Nb6 14.Nc3 Bb7 15.Bg5 Nxd5 16.Na4 Rc8 17.Bxe7 c4 18.Qe4 Qxe7 19.Qxe7 Nxe7 20.Rxe7 Bxf3 21.gxf3 Rb8 22.Rc1 Rxb5 23.Rxc4 a5 24.b3 Rg5+ 25.Kf1 Rh5 26.Kg2 Rg5+ 27.Kf1 Rh5 28.h4 Bf6 29.Ree4 Rd8 30.Ke2 Rhd5 31.Rc2 Rh5 32.Rcc4 Kg7 33.Rc5 Rdd5 34.Rxd5 Rxd5 35.Nb6 Rh5 36.Nc4 Bxh4 37.Re8 Rg5 38.Kf1 Rd5 39.Ra8 Bd8 40.Ne3 Rd7 41.Nc4 Rd5 42.Ne3 Rd4 43.Nc4 h5 44.Nxa5 h4 45.Nc6 Rd1+ 46.Kg2 Bb6 47.Ra6 Bc5 48.b4 Bd6 49.b5 Rd2 50.Ra4 Bc5 51.Rxh4 Rxf2+ 52.Kh3 Rxa2 53.Rc4 Bb6 54.Ne5 Rb2 55.Rc6 Rxb5 56.Nc4 Bd4 57.Nd6 Rd5 58.Ne4 Kh6 59.Rc7 f5 60.Ng3 Be5 61.Rb7 Rd3 62.Kg2 Rd2+ 63.Kh3 Rf2 64.Rb3 Kg5 65.Ra3 Kf4 66.Nh1 Rxf3+ 67.Ng3 Rxa3 0-1

In this encounter Alireza Firouzja had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen 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.

At 67 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

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When the dust settled, 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 12 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.8, 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?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (134 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.

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