Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

King's Indian Defense (E67) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 42 moves · Round 3.1 · 19 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.1
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E67)
  • Length42 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 130 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, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O O-O 5.c4 d6 6.Nc3 e5 7.d4 Nbd7 8.dxe5 dxe5 9.e4 c6 10.Qc2 Qc7 11.h3 Re8 12.Be3 Nf8 13.Rfd1 Ne6 14.c5 h6 15.b4 Nh7 16.Ne2 Nhg5 17.Nxg5 hxg5 18.a3 a5 19.Rac1 Qe7 20.Qb3 axb4 21.axb4 Nc7 22.Ra1 Be6 23.Qb2 Nb5 24.Kh2 Bf6 25.Ng1 Kg7 26.g4 Rh8 27.Rxa8 Rxa8 28.Nf3 Ra2 29.Qc1 Nd4 30.Nxg5 Ne2 31.Nxe6+ Qxe6 32.Qb1 Nc3 33.Qd3 Nxd1 34.Qxd1 Bh4 35.Kg1 Qf6 36.Bf3 Bg5 37.Bxg5 Qxg5 38.Kg2 Qd2 39.Qf1 Qxb4 40.Qc1 Qd2 41.Qf1 Rc2 42.h4 Rc1 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this full-length game at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From King's Indian Defense (E67) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 42 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

When the dust settled, Alireza Firouzja won with the black 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 130 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.1, on 19 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E67). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 42 moves (84 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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