Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023
Two Knights Defense (C55) · 1-0 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 32 moves · Round 6.9 · 21 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Alireza Firouzja won
- EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
- Round6.9
- Date21 July 2023
- OpeningTwo Knights Defense (C55)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 161 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, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).
Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023
A middlegame battle in which Alireza Firouzja was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Two Knights Defense (C55) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 32 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
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 161 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 6.9, on 21 July 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Two Knights Defense (ECO code C55). 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 32 moves (63 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.