Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Four Knights Game (C48) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 6.20 · 21 July 2023

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round6.20
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningFour Knights Game (C48)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 159 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 Losers 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.Bb5 Nd4 5.Nxd4 exd4 6.e5 dxc3 7.exf6 Qxf6 8.dxc3 Bc5 9.Qe2+ Be7 10.O-O O-O 11.Re1 Bc5 12.Be3 Bxe3 13.Qxe3 c6 14.Bd3 d5 15.Qe7 Qxe7 16.Rxe7 Rb8 17.f4 g6 18.Rae1 Be6 19.Kf2 Rfc8 20.h4 Kf8 21.R1xe6 fxe6 22.Rxh7 Kg8 23.Bxg6 Rf8 24.Kf3 Rf6 25.h5 Rbf8 26.g3 e5 27.Re7 exf4 28.g4 Rd6 29.g5 d4 30.c4 b5 31.Bd3 Rf7 32.Re8+ Rf8 33.Rxf8+ Kxf8 34.h6 1-0

A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Alireza Firouzja at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Four Knights Game (C48) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 34 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 159 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 6.20, on 21 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Four Knights Game (ECO code C48). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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