Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Three Knights Game (C46) · ½-½ (Draw) · 72 moves · Round 6.18 · 21 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 Losers 2023
  • Round6.18
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningThree Knights Game (C46)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 151 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, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.h3 Bb4 5.Nd5 Bc5 6.c3 Nxe4 7.d4 exd4 8.Bd3 Nf6 9.Bg5 Be7 10.Bxf6 Bxf6 11.O-O O-O 12.cxd4 d6 13.Re1 Be6 14.Nxf6+ Qxf6 15.d5 Bxd5 16.Bxh7+ Kxh7 17.Qxd5 Kg8 18.Qb5 Rab8 19.Re3 a6 20.Qb3 Rfe8 21.Rxe8+ Rxe8 22.Qxb7 Nd4 23.Nxd4 Qxd4 24.Qxc7 Qxb2 25.Rf1 Qxa2 26.Qxd6 a5 27.Qd4 Qb3 28.Ra1 Ra8 29.Rxa5 Qb1+ 30.Kh2 Qb8+ 31.Qe5 Qxe5+ 32.Rxe5 f6 33.Re3 Ra2 34.f4 Kf7 35.Kg3 Ra7 36.Kf3 Rc7 37.h4 Ra7 38.g4 Rc7 39.g5 fxg5 40.hxg5 g6 41.Kg4 Ra7 42.Re4 Kg7 43.Kf3 Rb7 44.Re3 Ra7 45.Rd3 Rb7 46.Ke4 Ra7 47.Rd4 Re7+ 48.Kd5 Ra7 49.Ke5 Re7+ 50.Kd6 Rf7 51.Ke6 Rf8 52.Rd7+ Kg8 53.Rd4 Kg7 54.Ke5 Rf5+ 55.Ke4 Rf7 56.Rd6 Ra7 57.Re6 Ra4+ 58.Kf3 Ra3+ 59.Re3 Ra7 60.Re6 Ra3+ 61.Ke4 Ra7 62.Ke5 Ra5+ 63.Kd6 Ra6+ 64.Ke7 Ra4 65.Rf6 Ra7+ 66.Ke6 Ra6+ 67.Ke5 Rxf6 68.gxf6+ Kf7 69.Ke4 Kxf6 70.Kf3 Kf5 71.Kg3 g5 72.fxg5 Kxg5 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Alireza Firouzja at Bullet Chess Losers 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 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

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 151 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 6.18, on 21 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Alireza Firouzja (Black), at Bullet Chess Losers 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 72 moves (144 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.

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