Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2017
King's Pawn Opening (B00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 125 moves · Round 6.1 · 29 December 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Blitz 2017
- Round6.1
- Date29 December 2017
- OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
- Length125 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 1 of 51 between Magnus Carlsen and Olexandr Bortnyk in the Rama Chess database (2017–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 25–10 with 16 draws.
Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, ½-½ (Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021, 2021).
The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2017
This marathon sees Olexandr Bortnyk take on Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed King's Pawn Opening (B00) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 125 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 Olexandr Bortnyk 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 Olexandr Bortnyk?
In the 51 games between them in our database (2017 to 2025) Carlsen leads 25–10 with 16 draws. This game is number 1 of 51.
Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Blitz 2017, round 6.1, on 29 December 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Olexandr Bortnyk and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 125 moves (249 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 Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.