Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2749)
142
Carlsen wins
72
draws
74
Firouzja wins
288
games
Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja have played 288 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Carlsen leads 142 wins to 74, with 72 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (10 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 142 | 78 | 32 | 32 |
| Firouzja with White | 146 | 64 | 40 | 42 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 236 | 120 | 52 | 64 |
| Rapid | 41 | 16 | 16 | 9 |
| Classical | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Most recent 30 of 288 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Norway Chess 2026 | Open |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Norway Chess 2026 | Open |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Englund Gambit | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Catalan | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | SpeedChess Final 2025 |
| Nov 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja?
In 288 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 142 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 74 wins, and they have drawn 72 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 288 games between them, from Dec 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (10 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.