Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, 8th Norway Armageddon 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 2.1 · 6 October 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event8th Norway Armageddon 2020
- Round2.1
- Date6 October 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length47 moves
- Type of eventArmageddon
This is game 28 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 (Saint Louis Blitz 2020, 2020).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, ½-½ (8th Norway Chess 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, 8th Norway Armageddon 2020
A full-length game in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alireza Firouzja at 8th Norway Armageddon in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D35), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 28 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the 8th Norway Armageddon, round 2.1, on 6 October 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at 8th Norway Armageddon in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.