Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023

Réti Opening (A05) · ½-½ (Draw) · 78 moves · Round 3.9 · 19 July 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
  • Round3.9
  • Date19 July 2023
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length78 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 138 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).

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

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O O-O 5.d4 d6 6.Nc3 Nc6 7.e4 Bg4 8.h3 Bxf3 9.Bxf3 Nd7 10.Be3 e5 11.dxe5 Ncxe5 12.Be2 Nb6 13.Bd4 c5 14.Bxe5 Bxe5 15.Qd3 Qf6 16.Rad1 Rfe8 17.f4 Bd4+ 18.Kg2 Qe6 19.Bf3 Nc4 20.Bg4 Nxb2 21.Bxe6 Nxd3 22.Bxf7+ Kxf7 23.Rxd3 Bxc3 24.Rxc3 Rxe4 25.Rc1 Rd4 26.Rd3 Rxd3 27.cxd3 Re8 28.Kf3 Ke6 29.g4 Kd5 30.f5 g5 31.h4 h6 32.hxg5 hxg5 33.Rh1 Kd4 34.Rh5 Rg8 35.Rh6 d5 36.Rg6 Rf8 37.Rxg5 Kxd3 38.Kf4 c4 39.Rg7 Rc8 40.g5 c3 41.Rh7 c2 42.Rh3+ Kc4 43.Rh1 d4 44.g6 d3 45.Ke3 Kc3 46.g7 d2 47.Rh8 Rc4 48.g8=Q d1=Q 49.Qg7+ Qd4+ 50.Qxd4+ Rxd4 51.Rc8+ Rc4 52.Rxc4+ Kxc4 53.Kd2 Kd5 54.Kxc2 Ke5 55.Kc3 Kxf5 56.Kc4 Ke6 57.Kc5 Kd7 58.a4 Kc7 59.a5 Kd7 60.Kd5 Kc7 61.Kc5 Kd7 62.Kd5 Ke7 63.a6 bxa6 64.Kc6 Kd8 65.Kc5 Kc7 66.Kb4 Kb6 67.Ka4 a5 68.Ka3 Ka6 69.Kb3 Kb5 70.Ka3 Kc5 71.Kb3 Kb6 72.Ka3 Kb5 73.Kb3 Kc5 74.Ka3 Kc4 75.Ka4 Kc5 76.Kxa5 Kc6 77.Ka6 Kc7 78.Kxa7 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this marathon at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A05) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 78 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.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 138 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.9, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 78 moves (155 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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