Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Queen's Pawn Game (D00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 33 moves · Round 5.11 · 21 July 2023

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White
Daniel Naroditsky
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteDaniel Naroditsky
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round5.11
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D00)
  • Length33 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 25 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: Naroditsky vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 e6 3.Bf4 Bd6 4.e3 Nf6 5.Nf3 Bxf4 6.exf4 b6 7.Bd3 Ba6 8.O-O Bxd3 9.Qxd3 O-O 10.f5 exf5 11.Qxf5 c6 12.Ne5 Qc8 13.Qf3 Nbd7 14.Rfe1 Nxe5 15.Rxe5 Nd7 16.Re7 Nf6 17.Rae1 Re8 18.Rxe8+ Nxe8 19.Re7 Nd6 20.Qf4 Qd8 21.Re5 Qd7 22.Re2 f6 23.h3 Re8 24.Rxe8+ Nxe8 25.Qb8 Kf7 26.Kf1 Qc7 27.Qxc7+ Nxc7 28.Ke2 Ne6 29.Ke3 Ke7 30.Ne2 Kd6 31.Ng3 g6 32.Ne2 c5 33.c3 a5 1/2-1/2

A middlegame battle in which Daniel Naroditsky was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Pawn Game (D00), 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.

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 Daniel Naroditsky and Magnus Carlsen. 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 25 of 43.

Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 5.11, 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 Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D00). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Daniel Naroditsky 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 Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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