Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky, Bullet Chess Losers 2023

Three Knights Game (C46) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 53 moves · Round 5.4 · 21 July 2023

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

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackDaniel Naroditsky
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventBullet Chess Losers 2023
  • Round5.4
  • Date21 July 2023
  • OpeningThree Knights Game (C46)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 32 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, 1-0 (Bullet Chess Losers 2023, 2023).

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

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

1.e4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.a3 d6 5.d4 exd4 6.Nxd4 Be7 7.Be2 O-O 8.O-O Re8 9.Re1 Bf8 10.Bf1 Bd7 11.Bg5 h6 12.Bh4 Ne5 13.f4 Ng6 14.Bg3 c6 15.h3 Qb6 16.Kh2 Rad8 17.b4 Bc8 18.Qd2 c5 19.Nf3 cxb4 20.axb4 d5 21.e5 Ne4 22.Qd3 Nxc3 23.Qxc3 Bxb4 24.Qd3 Bxe1 25.Rxe1 Ne7 26.Nd4 Nc6 27.c3 Nxd4 28.cxd4 Qg6 29.Qxg6 fxg6 30.Bh4 Bf5 31.g4 g5 32.fxg5 Be4 33.gxh6 Rc8 34.hxg7 Rc2+ 35.Kg3 Kxg7 36.Bf6+ Kf7 37.h4 Rc3+ 38.Kf4 Rf3+ 39.Kg5 Rg8+ 40.Kh5 Bg6+ 41.Kh6 Be4 42.Kh5 Rg3 43.g5 Bg6+ 44.Kh6 Rg4 45.e6+ Ke8 46.h5 Rh4 47.Be2 Be4 48.Rc1 Rg6+ 49.Kh7 Rxg5+ 50.Kh8 Rhxh5+ 51.Bxh5+ Rxh5+ 52.Kg7 Bc2 53.Rxc2 Rh4 1-0

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

The game opened with Three Knights Game (C46), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 53 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 32 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Daniel Naroditsky played?

At the Bullet Chess Losers 2023, round 5.4, on 21 July 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Three Knights Game (ECO code C46). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (106 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 Three Knights Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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