Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

King's Indian Defense (E81) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 72 moves · Round 3.15 · 19 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.15
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E81)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 125 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 Winners 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.f3 O-O 6.Be3 c5 7.Nge2 Nc6 8.Qd2 e6 9.Rd1 Qa5 10.d5 Ne5 11.Ng3 exd5 12.exd5 Re8 13.Be2 h5 14.O-O h4 15.Nge4 Qb6 16.Bg5 Nxe4 17.Nxe4 Nd7 18.Bxh4 f5 19.Ng5 Qxb2 20.Ne6 Nb6 21.Bd3 Bxe6 22.dxe6 Qxd2 23.Rxd2 Rxe6 24.g4 fxg4 25.fxg4 Rf8 26.Rxf8+ Kxf8 27.Kg2 Bd4 28.Bg3 Nd7 29.Re2 Rxe2+ 30.Bxe2 Be5 31.Bf2 Bd4 32.Bg3 Ne5 33.h4 Kg7 34.g5 Kf7 35.Bf4 Ke6 36.Kg3 d5 37.cxd5+ Kxd5 38.h5 gxh5 39.Bxh5 c4 40.g6 Nd3 41.Bh6 c3 42.Bd1 Nc5 43.g7 Bxg7 44.Bxg7 Kc4 45.Bc2 b5 46.Kf3 b4 47.Ke3 a5 48.Bf8 a4 49.Bxc5 b3 50.Bd3+ Kxc5 51.a3 Kd5 52.Bb5 Kc5 53.Ba6 Kd5 54.Kd3 Kc5 55.Kxc3 Kb6 56.Bc4 Kc5 57.Bf7 Kb6 58.Be8 Ka5 59.Bd7 Kb6 60.Bxa4 b2 61.Bc2 Ka5 62.Kxb2 Kb6 63.Kc3 Ka7 64.Kb3 Kb6 65.a4 Ka7 66.Kb4 Kb8 67.a5 Ka7 68.Kb5 Kb8 69.Kb6 Ka8 70.a6 Kb8 71.a7+ Ka8 72.Be4+ 1-0

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

From King's Indian Defense (E81) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, 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 125 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.15, on 19 July 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E81). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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