Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 47 moves · Round 3.4 · 19 July 2023

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White
Alireza Firouzja
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.4
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 134 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, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5 4.Nf3 e6 5.Be2 c5 6.Be3 Nc6 7.dxc5 Nge7 8.c3 g6 9.Nbd2 Bg7 10.Bd4 O-O 11.O-O b6 12.cxb6 Nxd4 13.Nxd4 Qxb6 14.Nxf5 Nxf5 15.Bd3 Qxb2 16.Bxf5 exf5 17.Nf3 Rfd8 18.Qd3 Rac8 19.Rab1 Qxc3 20.Qxc3 Rxc3 21.Rb7 Ra3 22.Ng5 Rf8 23.e6 f6 24.Nf7 Re8 25.Re1 Ra6 26.g4 fxg4 27.Rd7 Raxe6 28.Rxe6 Rxe6 29.Nd8 Ra6 30.Rxd5 f5 31.Rd7 h5 32.Nf7 h4 33.Ng5 Bf6 34.Nh7 h3 35.Nxf6+ Rxf6 36.Rxa7 Rd6 37.f3 Rd1+ 38.Kf2 Rd2+ 39.Kg3 gxf3 40.Kxf3 Rxh2 41.Kg3 Rh1 42.a4 g5 43.a5 g4 44.a6 Rg1+ 45.Kf4 h2 46.Ra8+ Kg7 47.Ra7+ Kg6 0-1

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

The game opened with Caro-Kann Defense (B12), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 47 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 134 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.4, on 19 July 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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 Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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