Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Modern Defense (B06) · ½-½ (Draw) · 51 moves · Round 3.6 · 19 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round3.6
- Date19 July 2023
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length51 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 135 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, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
In this encounter Alireza Firouzja had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 51 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, the game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen. 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 135 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.6, 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 Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 51 moves (102 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.