Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Ruy Lopez (C76) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 41 moves · Round 3.18 · 19 July 2023

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Alireza Firouzja
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteAlireza Firouzja
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.18
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C76)
  • Length41 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 143 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, 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 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6 5.c3 g6 6.d4 Bd7 7.O-O Bg7 8.Re1 Nf6 9.h3 O-O 10.Bc2 Re8 11.Nbd2 exd4 12.cxd4 Nb4 13.Bb1 c5 14.d5 a5 15.a3 Na6 16.a4 b5 17.Bd3 c4 18.Bf1 Nc5 19.axb5 Bxb5 20.Bxc4 Bxc4 21.Nxc4 Nfxe4 22.Be3 a4 23.Bd4 Nb3 24.Bxg7 Nxa1 25.Bh6 Nb3 26.Qd3 Nec5 27.Qc3 Rxe1+ 28.Nxe1 f6 29.Nf3 Qe7 30.Nh2 Re8 31.Ne3 Qe5 32.Qb4 f5 33.Nf3 Qe7 34.Nc4 Qb7 35.Qc3 Ne4 36.Qd3 Qa7 37.Be3 Qc7 38.h4 Nbc5 39.Qc2 Nb3 40.h5 Rc8 41.hxg6 hxg6 0-1

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.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C76) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 41 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.

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 black 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 143 of 266.

Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.18, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C76). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 41 moves (82 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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