Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020

Vienna Game (C28) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 37 moves · Round 7.14 · 15 April 2020

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White
Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventChess24 Banter Blitz Cup 2020
  • Round7.14
  • Date15 April 2020
  • OpeningVienna Game (C28)
  • Length37 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 6 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, 2020).

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bc4 Nc6 4.d3 Na5 5.Bb3 Nxb3 6.axb3 d5 7.Nf3 dxe4 8.Nxe5 exd3 9.O-O Be7 10.Nxd3 O-O 11.Qf3 c6 12.h3 Re8 13.Rd1 Be6 14.Be3 Qc7 15.Bf4 Qc8 16.Be5 Nd7 17.Bd4 b6 18.Ne4 c5 19.Bc3 f6 20.Nf4 Bf7 21.Rd2 Nf8 22.Rad1 Qc7 23.Qg3 Qc6 24.Nxf6+ Bxf6 25.Rd6 Qe4 26.Bxf6 Ng6 27.Nh5 Qxc2 28.Bxg7 Bxb3 29.Bc3 Re7 30.Nf6+ Kf7 31.Nxh7 Rae8 32.Ng5+ Kg8 33.Ne4 Qxe4 34.Rxg6+ Kf8 35.Rdd6 Rf7 36.Rgf6 Ke7 37.Rxf7+ 1-0

Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Vienna Game (C28) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 37 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, Alireza Firouzja 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 6 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup, round 7.14, on 15 April 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C28). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 37 moves (73 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 Vienna Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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