Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Three Knights Game (C46) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 51 moves · Round 6.16 · 21 July 2023

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Alireza Firouzja
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackAlireza Firouzja
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round6.16
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningThree Knights Game (C46)
  • Length51 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 153 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, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 1-0 (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.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.h3 Bb4 5.Bd3 Bxc3 6.dxc3 d6 7.c4 O-O 8.Be3 Nd7 9.Qe2 Nc5 10.Bxc5 dxc5 11.c3 Qe7 12.Bc2 Be6 13.Rd1 f6 14.O-O Nd8 15.b3 Nf7 16.Qe3 Rfd8 17.Rxd8+ Rxd8 18.Rd1 Rxd1+ 19.Bxd1 b6 20.Nd2 g6 21.Bg4 Kg7 22.Bxe6 Qxe6 23.Kf1 Qd6 24.Ke2 Nd8 25.Qd3 Qxd3+ 26.Kxd3 Ne6 27.g3 Kf7 28.b4 Ke7 29.b5 Kd6 30.Nf1 c6 31.a4 Nc7 32.Ne3 h5 33.h4 Ne8 34.f3 Nc7 35.f4 exf4 36.gxf4 Ne6 37.Ng2 cxb5 38.cxb5 g5 39.hxg5 fxg5 40.e5+ Ke7 41.f5 Nf8 42.Ke4 h4 43.Ne3 Nd7 44.Ng4 c4 45.Kd5 Nc5 46.e6 h3 47.f6+ Ke8 48.Kd6 Ne4+ 49.Ke5 Nxc3 50.f7+ Ke7 51.Nf6 1-0

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.

Running to 51 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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 153 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 6.16, 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?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 51 moves (101 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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