Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Alekhine's Defense (B03) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 45 moves · Round 3.22 · 19 July 2023

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White
Alireza Firouzja
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.22
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningAlekhine's Defense (B03)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 139 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: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 Nb6 4.c4 d6 5.exd6 exd6 6.h3 Be7 7.Nf3 O-O 8.Nc3 c6 9.Bd3 Re8 10.O-O Na6 11.Re1 Nc7 12.Be3 d5 13.c5 Nd7 14.Qc2 Nf8 15.Ne5 Bf6 16.f4 Bxe5 17.fxe5 f6 18.exf6 Qxf6 19.Rf1 Qh4 20.Rae1 Bd7 21.Bf2 Qh6 22.Bg3 Nce6 23.Be5 Ng6 24.Bxg6 Qxg6 25.Qb3 Ng5 26.Kh2 Nf7 27.Bg3 b6 28.cxb6 axb6 29.Qxb6 h6 30.Qc7 Bf5 31.Rxe8+ Rxe8 32.a4 Re3 33.a5 Bd3 34.Re1 Rxe1 35.Bxe1 Ng5 36.Qg3 Qf5 37.Bd2 Ne6 38.Be3 Kh7 39.Na4 Qe4 40.b4 Bb5 41.Nc5 Nxc5 42.bxc5 Ba6 43.Bf4 Qg6 44.Be5 Qe4 45.Qxg7+ 1-0

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.

The game opened with Alekhine's Defense (B03), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 45 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.

After the contest, Alireza Firouzja won with the white 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 139 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.22, 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 Alekhine's Defense (ECO code B03). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (89 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 Alekhine's Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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