Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen
Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen?
Firouzja has faced Magnus Carlsen in several high-stakes matches, often showcasing his tactical prowess against the reigning world champion.
Alireza Firouzja
Key numbers
- FIDE Rating2744
- Peak Rating2804
- RankingNo. 11
- Peak RankingNo. 2
Top honours
- Iranian Chess Champion2016, 2019
- FIDE GrandmasterAwarded in 2018
- FIDE Grand Swiss TournamentWinner in 2021
- Individual Gold MedalEuropean Team Chess Championship 2021
- Grand Chess TourWinner in 2022
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Magnus Carlsen
Key numbers
- World Championship Titles5
- World Rapid Titles6
- World Blitz Titles9
- FIDE Ratings2841 (June 2026)
- Peak Rating2882 (May 2014)
Top honours
- World Chess Champion2013 – 2023
- World Rapid Chess ChampionSix-time champion
- World Blitz Chess ChampionNine-time champion
- FIDE Freestyle Chess World ChampionReigning champion
- Highest FIDE Rating2882 (May 2014)