Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Scandinavian Defense (B01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 81 moves · Round 5.7 · 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
  • Round5.7
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
  • Length81 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 29 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

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

1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd6 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 c6 6.Ne5 Nbd7 7.Nc4 Qc7 8.Qf3 Nb6 9.Bf4 Qd8 10.O-O-O Bg4 11.Qe3 Bxd1 12.Nd6+ Kd7 13.Nxf7 Qe8 14.Ne5+ Kc8 15.Kxd1 Nbd5 16.Qh3+ e6 17.Bd2 Bd6 18.Nc4 Bc7 19.Bd3 Qh5+ 20.Qxh5 Nxh5 21.Ne2 Nhf6 22.Ne5 Bxe5 23.dxe5 Ng4 24.Rf1 Nxe5 25.Be4 Nf6 26.Nc3 Rd8 27.Ke2 Kd7 28.Bf4 Ng6 29.Bg3 Ke7 30.Bd3 Nd5 31.Kd2 Ndf4 32.Ne4 Nxd3 33.cxd3 Rd5 34.Nc3 Rd7 35.Re1 Rad8 36.Re3 b6 37.Ne4 Rd5 38.Nc3 Ra5 39.a3 h5 40.h3 h4 41.Bh2 Rg5 42.g4 hxg3 43.Bxg3 Rf5 44.Ne4 Kf7 45.Nd6+ Rxd6 46.Bxd6 Rxf2+ 47.Kc3 Ne7 48.Bxe7 Kxe7 49.Rg3 Kf6 50.b4 Rf5 51.Rg4 g5 52.Re4 c5 53.h4 gxh4 54.Rxh4 cxb4+ 55.axb4 a5 56.Rh6+ Ke5 57.bxa5 bxa5 58.Rh8 Kd6 59.Rb8 Rc5+ 60.Kd4 Rd5+ 61.Kc4 Rc5+ 62.Kb3 Rd5 63.Kc4 Ke5 64.Rb1 Rd4+ 65.Kc3 Rd5 66.Re1+ Kd6 67.Ra1 Rc5+ 68.Kd4 Rd5+ 69.Kc4 Rc5+ 70.Kd4 Rd5+ 71.Kc4 e5 72.Rh1 Rd4+ 73.Kc3 a4 74.Rh6+ Kc5 75.Rh8 Kd5 76.Rd8+ Ke6 77.Rxd4 exd4+ 78.Kxd4 a3 79.Kc3 Kd5 80.Kb3 Kd4 81.Kxa3 Kxd3 1/2-1/2

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 Scandinavian Defense (B01) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 81 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, the game was drawn between Daniel Naroditsky 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 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 29 of 43.

Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 5.7, 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 Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Daniel Naroditsky and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 81 moves (162 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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