Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
Three Knights Game (C46) · ½-½ (Draw) · 88 moves · Round 3.25 · 19 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackAlireza Firouzja
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventBullet Chess Winners 2023
- Round3.25
- Date19 July 2023
- OpeningThree Knights Game (C46)
- Length88 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 145 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: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Winners 2023, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Winners 2023
This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Alireza Firouzja at Bullet Chess Winners 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Three Knights Game (C46), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
At 88 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.
Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.
In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja. 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 145 of 266.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?
At the Bullet Chess Winners 2023, round 3.25, 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 Three Knights Game (ECO code C46). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 88 moves (175 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 Three Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.