Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
King's Indian Defense (E81) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 3.23 · 19 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round3.23
- Date19 July 2023
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E81)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 140 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, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this middlegame battle at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with King's Indian Defense (E81), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 140 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.23, 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 King's Indian Defense (ECO code E81). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (65 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.