Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

French Defense (C09) · ½-½ (Draw) · 62 moves · Round 3.24 · 19 July 2023

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White
Alireza Firouzja
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.24
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C09)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 141 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 c5 4.exd5 exd5 5.Ngf3 Nc6 6.Bb5 Bd6 7.dxc5 Bxc5 8.Nb3 Bb6 9.O-O Ne7 10.Re1 O-O 11.c3 Bg4 12.Be3 Bc7 13.h3 Bh5 14.Be2 Re8 15.Nfd4 Bg6 16.Bf3 a6 17.Nxc6 bxc6 18.Bc5 Nf5 19.Nd4 Qf6 20.Nxf5 Qxf5 21.Qd2 h5 22.b4 a5 23.a3 axb4 24.axb4 Rxa1 25.Rxa1 h4 26.Re1 Rxe1+ 27.Qxe1 Qf4 28.Qe3 Qh2+ 29.Kf1 Qh1+ 30.Ke2 Qb1 31.Qd2 Be5 32.Bd4 f6 33.Bg4 Qe4+ 34.Kf1 Qb1+ 35.Qd1 Qe4 36.Bxe5 fxe5 37.Qe1 Qf4 38.Kg1 d4 39.cxd4 exd4 40.Bf3 d3 41.Qe3 Qxe3 42.fxe3 d2 43.Bd1 Be4 44.Kf2 g5 45.g3 Bf5 46.gxh4 gxh4 47.Ke2 Bxh3 48.Kxd2 Bg2 49.Bg4 h3 50.Bxh3 Bxh3 51.Kd3 Bf1+ 52.Kd4 Bb5 53.Ke5 Kf7 54.Kd6 Ke8 55.e4 Kd8 56.e5 Ke8 57.e6 Kd8 58.e7+ Ke8 59.Ke6 Bf1 60.Kd6 Bb5 61.Ke6 Ba4 62.Kd6 Bb5 1/2-1/2

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

The game opened with French Defense (C09), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 62 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

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 141 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.24, 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 French Defense (ECO code C09). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 62 moves (124 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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