Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Four Knights Game (C47) · 1-0 (Daniel Naroditsky won) · 34 moves · Round 5.3 · 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
  • Round5.3
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningFour Knights Game (C47)
  • Length34 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 30 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, 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 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.d4 exd4 5.Nd5 Be7 6.Bd3 O-O 7.O-O h6 8.h3 d6 9.Nxe7+ Qxe7 10.Re1 Re8 11.b3 Ne5 12.Nxd4 Nxd3 13.cxd3 c5 14.Nf3 b6 15.Bb2 Bb7 16.Qd2 Nd7 17.Qf4 Qe6 18.Qg3 Qg6 19.Qxg6 fxg6 20.Rad1 d5 21.exd5 Bxd5 22.Nd2 Rxe1+ 23.Rxe1 Kf7 24.d4 Re8 25.Rxe8 Kxe8 26.dxc5 Nxc5 27.Bxg7 h5 28.Bd4 Ne4 29.Nf3 Kd7 30.Ne5+ Ke6 31.Nxg6 Bb7 32.Nf4+ Kf5 33.Nxh5 Nd2 34.Ng3+ 1-0

Daniel Naroditsky and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this middlegame battle at Bullet Chess Losers 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Four Knights Game (C47) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 34 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Daniel Naroditsky won with the white 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 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 30 of 43.

Where and when was Daniel Naroditsky vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 5.3, 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 Four Knights Game (ECO code C47). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Daniel Naroditsky won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 34 moves (67 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 Four Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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