Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 47 moves · Round 7.7 · 15 April 2020

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round7.7
  • Date15 April 2020
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 15 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, 1-0 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.g3 Nc6 4.Bg2 Nf6 5.d3 d5 6.Qe2 Be7 7.e5 Nd7 8.c4 Qc7 9.cxd5 exd5 10.Nc3 Nb6 11.Bf4 Be6 12.h4 Qd7 13.O-O h6 14.Qd2 O-O-O 15.a4 a5 16.Nb5 g5 17.hxg5 hxg5 18.Nxg5 Bxg5 19.Bxg5 Bh3 20.f4 Bxg2 21.Qxg2 Rdg8 22.Bf6 Rh6 23.Kf2 Rhg6 24.Bh4 Kb8 25.Rac1 Nb4 26.Qf3 Nxa4 27.Nd6 Nxb2 28.Rc3 Rxd6 29.exd6 Qxd6 30.Rb3 Na4 31.Ra1 b5 32.Qe2 c4 33.dxc4 dxc4 34.Re3 Nc5 35.Rxa5 Ncd3+ 36.Kf1 Qc6 37.Qf3 Nd5 38.Rxd3 cxd3 39.Qxd3 Nc7 40.Kf2 Qb6+ 41.Kg2 Qxa5 42.Bf6 Qa8+ 43.Kf2 Qc6 44.Be5 Kb7 45.Qb3 Nd5 46.Qa3 Rc8 47.Qf3 Qc2+ 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alireza Firouzja at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B40) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 47 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.

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When the dust settled, Alireza Firouzja 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 15 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.7, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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