Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Two Knights Defense (C55) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 77 moves · Round 3.5 · 19 July 2023

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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
  • Round3.5
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningTwo Knights Defense (C55)
  • Length77 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 136 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, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (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 d6 6.Re1 O-O 7.a4 h6 8.Nc3 Re8 9.Nd5 Bf8 10.c3 Be6 11.Nxf6+ Qxf6 12.Bxe6 Qxe6 13.b4 a6 14.Be3 Qd7 15.b5 Nd8 16.Qb3 axb5 17.axb5 Ne6 18.h3 c6 19.bxc6 bxc6 20.d4 exd4 21.cxd4 Rab8 22.Qc2 c5 23.d5 Nc7 24.Bf4 Nb5 25.Qa4 Rb7 26.Rab1 Nc3 27.Qxd7 Rxd7 28.Rb3 Nxe4 29.Rbe3 f5 30.Nd2 Rde7 31.Nc4 Nf6 32.Rxe7 Rxe7 33.Rxe7 Bxe7 34.Bxd6 Kf8 35.Bxe7+ Kxe7 36.Ne3 g6 37.Kf1 Kd6 38.Ke2 Nxd5 39.Nc4+ Ke6 40.g3 Nf6 41.Kd3 Nd7 42.Ne3 Ne5+ 43.Kc3 g5 44.f4 gxf4 45.gxf4 Ng6 46.Ng2 Kd5 47.Kd3 c4+ 48.Ke3 c3 49.Kd3 c2 50.Ne3+ Ke6 51.Kxc2 Nxf4 52.h4 Ng6 53.Ng2 f4 54.Kd2 Kf5 55.Ke2 Kg4 56.Kf2 Nxh4 57.Ne1 Nf5 58.Nd3 Ng3 59.Ne5+ Kf5 60.Nd3 Ne4+ 61.Kf3 Ng5+ 62.Kg2 h5 63.Nf2 h4 64.Nd3 h3+ 65.Kh2 Kg4 66.Ne5+ Kh5 67.Nd3 Kg4 68.Ne5+ Kf5 69.Nd3 Ke4 70.Nf2+ Ke3 71.Ng4+ Ke2 72.Ne5 f3 73.Ng6 f2 74.Nf4+ Kf3 75.Nxh3 Nxh3 76.Kxh3 f1=Q+ 77.Kh4 Qg2 0-1

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

From Two Knights Defense (C55) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 77 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, 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 136 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.5, 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?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 77 moves (154 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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