Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

King's Indian Defense (E92) · 1-0 (Daniel Naroditsky won) · 64 moves · Round 5.19 · 21 July 2023

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White
Daniel Naroditsky
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDaniel Naroditsky
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Daniel Naroditsky won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round5.19
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E92)
  • Length64 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 18 of 43 between Magnus Carlsen and Daniel Naroditsky in the Rama Chess database (2020–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 20–11 with 12 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs Naroditsky, ½-½ (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

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

The moves of Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 Bg7 4.e4 d6 5.d4 O-O 6.Be2 e5 7.dxe5 dxe5 8.Qxd8 Rxd8 9.Nd5 Na6 10.Bg5 Rd6 11.c5 Nxc5 12.Nxc7 Rb8 13.Be3 Nfxe4 14.b4 Rc6 15.Nd5 Rd6 16.Ne7+ Kf8 17.Nxc8 Rxc8 18.bxc5 Nxc5 19.O-O e4 20.Rac1 b6 21.Nd2 f5 22.Nb3 Rdc6 23.Bb5 R6c7 24.Nxc5 bxc5 25.Bf4 Bd4 26.Bxc7 Rxc7 27.Rfd1 Rb7 28.Bc4 Rb2 29.Rf1 Ke7 30.g3 Kf6 31.h4 h6 32.Rb1 Rc2 33.Bb3 Rd2 34.Rbd1 Rb2 35.Rb1 Rd2 36.Kg2 g5 37.hxg5+ hxg5 38.Rbd1 Rb2 39.Rc1 f4 40.gxf4 gxf4 41.Rc2 Rxc2 42.Bxc2 Ke5 43.f3 e3 44.Bd3 Bc3 45.Be2 Kd4 46.Rc1 Bd2 47.Rc4+ Kd5 48.Rxf4 Ke5 49.Rc4 Kd5 50.f4 Kd6 51.Kf3 Kd5 52.f5 Ke5 53.Bd3 Kf6 54.Rxc5 Bb4 55.Rc6+ Bd6 56.Rxd6+ Ke5 57.Re6+ Kd4 58.Rxe3 Kd5 59.f6 Kd4 60.f7 Kd5 61.f8=Q Kd4 62.Qd6+ Kc3 63.Ba6+ Kb2 64.Qd2+ 1-0

This marathon sees Daniel Naroditsky take on Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From King's Indian Defense (E92) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 64 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.

When the dust settled, Daniel Naroditsky won with the white pieces. 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 Daniel Naroditsky?

In the 43 games between them in our database (2020 to 2025) Carlsen leads 20–11 with 12 draws. This game is number 18 of 43.

Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 5.19, on 21 July 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Daniel Naroditsky (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Indian Defense (ECO code E92). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Daniel Naroditsky won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 64 moves (127 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 King's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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