Magnus Carlsen vs Olexandr Bortnyk, Titled Tue 24th Jan Late 2023

Flank Openings (A00) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 86 moves · Round 5 · 24 January 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Olexandr Bortnyk
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackOlexandr Bortnyk
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 24th Jan Late 2023
  • Round5
  • Date24 January 2023
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length86 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 17 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 20th Dec Late, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, 1-0 (PRO League Prelim 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Olexandr Bortnyk, Titled Tue 24th Jan Late 2023

1.h4 e5 2.c4 c6 3.d4 exd4 4.Qxd4 d5 5.Bg5 Qa5+ 6.Bd2 Qc5 7.Qxc5 Bxc5 8.cxd5 cxd5 9.Nc3 Nf6 10.g3 Be6 11.Bg2 Nc6 12.Nh3 O-O-O 13.Nf4 Rhe8 14.O-O Kb8 15.Rac1 Bd6 16.Rfd1 Be5 17.Nd3 Bc7 18.Nb5 Bb6 19.Bf4+ Ka8 20.Bc7 Rd7 21.Bxb6 axb6 22.Nf4 Kb8 23.Rd2 Red8 24.Rcd1 h6 25.h5 Ne5 26.Nd4 Bg4 27.f3 Bxh5 28.Bh3 Rc7 29.Kf2 Bg6 30.b3 Bh7 31.Ng2 g5 32.Ne3 h5 33.Bf5 Bxf5 34.Ndxf5 Rcd7 35.Nd4 Nc6 36.Nef5 g4 37.Ne3 Re8 38.Ng2 Rde7 39.Nf4 Re5 40.a4 Nxd4 41.Rxd4 Rf5 42.R1d3 Rfe5 43.Rd2 Rf5 44.Rb4 Ka7 45.Rbd4 Ka6 46.R2d3 Rfe5 47.Rc3 Ka7 48.Rc7 Rf5 49.Rxf7 gxf3 50.Kxf3 Rg8 51.e3 Rc8 52.Rb4 Rc2 53.Rxf6 Rxf6 54.Rd4 Rc3 55.Rxd5 Rxb3 56.Rxh5 Ra3 57.g4 Rxa4 58.g5 Rf8 59.g6 Ra5 60.Kg4 Rg8 61.e4 Kb8 62.Rf5 Kc7 63.e5 b5 64.e6 Kd6 65.Rd5+ Kc6 66.e7 Raa8 67.Kf5 b4 68.Kf6 b3 69.Rd3 b5 70.Rxb3 Kc5 71.Kf7 Kc4 72.Rb1 b4 73.Ne6 b3 74.Nf8 Rxg6 75.Nxg6 Kc3 76.Ne5 Kc2 77.Rh1 b2 78.Nc4 b1=Q 79.Na3+ Rxa3 80.Rxb1 Rf3+ 81.Kg6 Rg3+ 82.Kf5 Rf3+ 83.Ke4 Rf2 84.Re1 Kd2 85.Re3 Rf3 86.Rxf3 1-0

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Olexandr Bortnyk at Titled Tue 24th Jan Late in 2023. It was played in round 5. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 86 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.

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After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 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 17 of 51.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Olexandr Bortnyk played?

At the Titled Tue 24th Jan Late, round 5, on 24 January 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Olexandr Bortnyk (Black), at Titled Tue 24th Jan Late in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 86 moves (171 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

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Where can I find more games like this?

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