Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

French Defense (C10) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 72 moves · Round 3.8 · 19 July 2023

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White
Alireza Firouzja
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.8
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C10)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 142 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (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 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nd7 5.Nf3 Ngf6 6.Bd3 c5 7.Bf4 Nxe4 8.Bxe4 Nf6 9.Qe2 Nxe4 10.Qxe4 Qa5+ 11.Bd2 Qa6 12.Bc3 cxd4 13.Qxd4 f6 14.O-O-O Be7 15.a3 O-O 16.Bb4 e5 17.Qc3 Bxb4 18.Qxb4 Bf5 19.Rd6 b6 20.Rhd1 Rac8 21.R6d2 Qc4 22.Qxc4+ Rxc4 23.b3 Rc7 24.Kb2 Rfc8 25.Ne1 Kf7 26.c4 h5 27.a4 h4 28.Nd3 g5 29.Nb4 h3 30.g3 Bg4 31.Re1 Bf3 32.Re3 g4 33.Red3 Ke6 34.Rd6+ Kf5 35.Nd5 Bxd5 36.R2xd5 Rc6 37.a5 Rxd6 38.Rxd6 bxa5 39.Ka2 Rf8 40.c5 Ke4 41.c6 f5 42.Ka3 Kf3 43.Rd2 Kg2 44.f4+ Kf3 45.fxe5 Ke3 46.Rc2 f4 47.gxf4 g3 48.hxg3 Rh8 49.c7 Rc8 50.Rh2 Rxc7 51.Rxh3 Rf7 52.Rh6 Re7 53.Rf6 Ke4 54.Ra6 Kf3 55.Rxa5 Kxg3 56.Ra4 Kf3 57.Rc4 Kg4 58.Kb2 Kf5 59.Kc3 Rd7 60.Rd4 Re7 61.Kd3 Rc7 62.Rc4 Rb7 63.Kc3 Rd7 64.b4 Rg7 65.Kb3 Rg3+ 66.Ka4 Rg4 67.Rc5 Rg3 68.e6+ Kxe6 69.Re5+ Kf6 70.Rc5 Rc3 71.Rc4 Rxc4 72.Kb5 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.

From French Defense (C10) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 72 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces. 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 142 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.8, 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 C10). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (143 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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