Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Ruy Lopez (C92) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 51 moves · Round 6.10 · 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
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round6.10
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C92)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 160 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 Losers 2023, 2023).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (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.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.O-O Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 d6 8.c3 O-O 9.h3 Bb7 10.d4 Re8 11.Nbd2 Bf8 12.a3 h6 13.Bc2 Nb8 14.b3 Nbd7 15.a4 g6 16.Bb2 Bg7 17.Bd3 Bc6 18.axb5 axb5 19.Qc2 Nb6 20.d5 Bd7 21.c4 bxc4 22.bxc4 c5 23.Rxa8 Qxa8 24.Ra1 Qb7 25.Bc3 Ra8 26.Rxa8+ Qxa8 27.Nxe5 dxe5 28.Bxe5 Nh5 29.Bxg7 Nxg7 30.e5 Bf5 31.Nb3 Qa4 32.d6 Bxd3 33.Qxd3 Qxc4 34.Qxc4 Nxc4 35.d7 Ne6 36.Nxc5 Nd8 37.f4 Kf8 38.Kf2 Ke7 39.Kf3 Nb6 40.Nd3 Nxd7 41.g4 Ne6 42.Ke4 Nec5+ 43.Nxc5 Nxc5+ 44.Kd5 Nd3 45.Ke4 Nf2+ 46.Kf3 Nxh3 47.Kg3 Ng1 48.Kf2 Nh3+ 49.Kg3 g5 50.Kxh3 gxf4 51.g5 hxg5 0-1

A full-length game 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 Ruy Lopez (C92) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 51 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, Alireza Firouzja won with the black 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 160 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 6.10, 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 Ruy Lopez (ECO code C92). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (102 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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