Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Alireza Firouzja (2757)
145
Carlsen wins
75
draws
75
Firouzja wins
295
games
Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja have played 295 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Carlsen leads 145 wins to 75, with 75 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 | 146 | 80 | 33 | 33 |
| Firouzja with White | 149 | 65 | 42 | 42 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 232 | 119 | 52 | 61 |
| Rapid | 43 | 16 | 17 | 10 |
| Classical | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Firouzja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1 | 3 | 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 295 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Italian Game | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Esports World Cup 2026 |
| May 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14th Norway Chess 2026 |
| May 2026 | Alireza Firouzja | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 14th Norway Chess 2026 |
| 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 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja?
In 295 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 145 wins, Alireza Firouzja has 75 wins, and they have drawn 75 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja played each other?
Our database records 295 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Sep 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 Modern Defense (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.