Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Three Knights Game (C46) · 0-1 (Alireza Firouzja won) · 66 moves · Round 6.6 · 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
  • Result0-1 · Alireza Firouzja won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round6.6
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningThree Knights Game (C46)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 163 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 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.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.a3 d5 5.Bb5 d4 6.Ne2 Bd6 7.d3 O-O 8.Ng3 Ne7 9.O-O Be6 10.Ng5 Bg4 11.f3 Bc8 12.f4 exf4 13.Bxf4 Bxf4 14.Rxf4 Ng6 15.Rf1 Ng4 16.Nxf7 Rxf7 17.Bc4 N6e5 18.Bxf7+ Nxf7 19.Qd2 Ne3 20.Rf2 Be6 21.Nf1 Ng4 22.Rf4 Qe7 23.h3 Nge5 24.Ng3 Qg5 25.Qf2 Ng6 26.Rf5 Bxf5 27.exf5 Nf4 28.Kh2 Re8 29.Rf1 Nd5 30.Ne4 Qe3 31.Qh4 Qh6 32.Qg3 Nf6 33.Qxc7 Nxe4 34.dxe4 Qd6+ 35.Qxd6 Nxd6 36.f6 Rxe4 37.fxg7 Kxg7 38.Rf2 Nc4 39.Rf3 b6 40.c3 Nxb2 41.cxd4 Rxd4 42.Rc3 Rd7 43.g4 Na4 44.Rc6 Nc5 45.Kg3 Kf7 46.Kh4 Ne6 47.Rc3 Rd5 48.Rf3+ Kg6 49.Re3 Ng5 50.Rc3 Ne6 51.Rc8 Ra5 52.Rg8+ Kf7 53.Rh8 Kg7 54.Re8 Nf8 55.Re7+ Kg8 56.Re3 Ng6+ 57.Kg3 Kg7 58.h4 Kf7 59.h5 Ne7 60.Rf3+ Kg7 61.Re3 Nd5 62.Rf3 Nf6 63.Rd3 Ra4 64.g5 Rg4+ 65.Kf3 Rxg5 66.Rd7+ Nxd7 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja met over the board in this marathon 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 66 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.

When the dust settled, Alireza Firouzja won with the black 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 163 of 266.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Alireza Firouzja played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 6.6, 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?

Alireza Firouzja won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (132 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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