Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 29th Nov Late 2022
Pirc Defense (B07) · ½-½ (Draw) · 64 moves · Round 9 · 29 November 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventTitled Tue 29th Nov Late 2022
- Round9
- Date29 November 2022
- OpeningPirc Defense (B07)
- Length64 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 15 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.
Previous game: Bortnyk vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 27th Sep Early, 2022).
Next game: Bortnyk vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 20th Dec Late, 2022).
The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 29th Nov Late 2022
This marathon sees Olexandr Bortnyk take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 29th Nov Late in 2022. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Pirc Defense (B07), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 64 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Olexandr Bortnyk 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 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 15 of 51.
Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Titled Tue 29th Nov Late, round 9, on 29 November 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 29th Nov Late in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B07). 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 64 moves (128 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.