Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Flank Openings (A00) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 32 moves · Round 3.13 · 19 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.13
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length32 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 129 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: Carlsen vs Firouzja, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

1.g3 e5 2.c4 c6 3.Bg2 d5 4.Nf3 e4 5.Nd4 dxc4 6.Nc2 Nf6 7.Nc3 Bf5 8.O-O Bg6 9.Ne3 b5 10.b3 cxb3 11.Qxb3 Nbd7 12.Bb2 Nc5 13.Qc2 Be7 14.Rfc1 O-O 15.Ncd1 a5 16.Bxf6 gxf6 17.g4 Ne6 18.Nf5 Bxf5 19.gxf5 Nd4 20.Qxe4 Ba3 21.Rc3 Bb4 22.Rh3 Re8 23.Qg4+ Kf8 24.e3 Nc2 25.Rxh7 Nxa1 26.Bxc6 Ke7 27.Bxb5 Rg8 28.Rg7 Rxg7 29.Qxg7 Qg8 30.Qxg8 Rxg8+ 31.Kf1 Rb8 32.Ke2 Rxb5 0-1

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

Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

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 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 129 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.13, 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 Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 32 moves (64 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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