Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, 8th Norway Chess 2020
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 2.1 · 6 October 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event8th Norway Chess 2020
- Round2.1
- Date6 October 2020
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 29 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 (8th Norway Armageddon, 2020).
Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (8th Norway Chess 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, 8th Norway Chess 2020
Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this full-length game at 8th Norway Chess 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 52 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 29 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the 8th Norway Chess 2020, 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 Chess 2020 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?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 52 moves (103 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.