Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, 8th Norway Chess 2020

Réti Opening (A05) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 69 moves · Round 9.1 · 15 October 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
  • Event8th Norway Chess 2020
  • Round9.1
  • Date15 October 2020
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length69 moves
  • Type of eventClassical

This is game 30 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 (8th Norway Chess 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Skilling Open Prelim, 2020).

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The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, 8th Norway Chess 2020

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 c5 3.Bg2 Nc6 4.O-O e5 5.e4 d6 6.c3 g6 7.d4 cxd4 8.cxd4 Bg4 9.dxe5 dxe5 10.Nc3 Bg7 11.h3 Bxf3 12.Qxd8+ Rxd8 13.Bxf3 O-O 14.Kg2 Nd4 15.Bg5 h6 16.Bxf6 Bxf6 17.Nd5 Rd6 18.Rac1 Bd8 19.Rfd1 Kg7 20.Ne3 Ra6 21.a3 h5 22.Nc4 Bf6 23.h4 Rc8 24.Ne3 Rac6 25.Rxc6 Rxc6 26.Rd3 Bd8 27.Bd1 Rc1 28.Bb3 b5 29.Rd1 Rc8 30.Ba2 a5 31.Rd3 a4 32.Kf1 Bb6 33.Rc3 Rxc3 34.bxc3 Nb3 35.Ke1 Bc5 36.Nc2 Nc1 37.Bd5 Nd3+ 38.Ke2 Nxf2 39.Bc6 f6 40.Ne3 Nh1 41.Nf1 Bxa3 42.Bxb5 Bb2 43.Bxa4 Bxc3 44.Kf3 Bd4 45.g4 hxg4+ 46.Kxg4 Nf2+ 47.Kf3 Kh6 48.Ng3 Nd3 49.Be8 Nf4 50.Ne2 Ne6 51.Bf7 Nc5 52.Ng3 Bc3 53.h5 Be1 54.Bxg6 Bxg3 55.Kxg3 Kg5 56.Kf3 Nb3 57.Bf7 Nd4+ 58.Kg3 Ne2+ 59.Kf3 Nf4 60.Kg3 Nxh5+ 61.Bxh5 Kxh5 62.Kh3 Kh6 63.Kh4 Kg7 64.Kg3 Kf8 65.Kf2 Ke7 66.Ke2 Ke8 67.Ke3 Kd7 68.Kd3 Kd6 69.Kc3 Kc5 0-1

A marathon in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at 8th Norway Chess 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A05) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 69 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, 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 30 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the 8th Norway Chess 2020, round 9.1, on 15 October 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 8th Norway Chess 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 69 moves (138 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?

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