Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
Ruy Lopez (C77) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 27 moves · Round 7.5 · 15 April 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
- Round7.5
- Date15 April 2020
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
- Length27 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 14 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 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C77), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 27 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
After the contest, 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 14 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.5, on 15 April 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 27 moves (53 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.