Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 1st Aug Late 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 8 · 1 August 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlireza Firouzja
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventTitled Tue 1st Aug Late 2023
- Round8
- Date1 August 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D31)
- Length33 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 170 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, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).
Next game: Firouzja vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Julius Baer Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 1st Aug Late 2023
In this encounter Alireza Firouzja had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 1st Aug Late in 2023. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 33 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen. 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 170 of 266.
Where and when was Alireza Firouzja vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 1st Aug Late, round 8, on 1 August 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alireza Firouzja (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 1st Aug Late in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D31). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Alireza Firouzja and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 33 moves (66 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.