Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Two Knights Defense (C55) · ½-½ (Draw) · 67 moves · Round 3.21 · 19 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.21
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningTwo Knights Defense (C55)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 133 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Be7 5.O-O O-O 6.Re1 d6 7.a4 h6 8.Nc3 Re8 9.Nd5 Bf8 10.c3 Be6 11.b4 Bxd5 12.exd5 Ne7 13.Bb5 c6 14.dxc6 bxc6 15.Bc4 d5 16.Ba2 Ng6 17.b5 Qd7 18.h3 cxb5 19.axb5 Qxb5 20.c4 dxc4 21.Bxc4 Qd7 22.Bb2 Bd6 23.Qa4 Qxa4 24.Rxa4 e4 25.dxe4 Nxe4 26.Bd5 Nc5 27.Ra2 Rxe1+ 28.Nxe1 Re8 29.Bc3 Nf4 30.Bc4 Ne4 31.Ba5 Rc8 32.Bf1 Rc1 33.g3 Nd5 34.Kg2 Ndc3 35.Bxc3 Nxc3 36.Ra6 Rxe1 37.Rxd6 Re7 38.Bc4 Ne4 39.Rc6 Kh7 40.h4 g6 41.Bd3 Kg7 42.Bxe4 Rxe4 43.Ra6 Re7 44.h5 gxh5 45.Kh3 Rb7 46.f4 Re7 47.Kh4 Rb7 48.Kxh5 Rc7 49.g4 Rc5+ 50.f5 Rc1 51.Kh4 Rh1+ 52.Kg3 Rg1+ 53.Kh3 Rh1+ 54.Kg2 Rb1 55.Rxa7 h5 56.gxh5 Rb5 57.Kg3 Rxf5 58.Kg4 Rf1 59.Ra4 Rg1+ 60.Kf5 Rf1+ 61.Kg5 Rg1+ 62.Kf5 Rf1+ 63.Rf4 Rxf4+ 64.Kxf4 Kh6 65.Kg4 f6 66.Kf5 Kxh5 67.Kxf6 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Two Knights Defense (C55) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 67 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 133 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.21, 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 Two Knights Defense (ECO code C55). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (133 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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