Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 13th Jun Early 2023

French Defense (C15) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 59 moves · Round 9 · 13 June 2023

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Olexandr Bortnyk
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 13th Jun Early 2023
  • Round9
  • Date13 June 2023
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C15)
  • Length59 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 21 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: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, 1-0 (Titled Tue 23rd May Late, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, ½-½ (Titled Tue 27th Jun Late, 2023).

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The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 13th Jun Early 2023

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qd3 dxe4 5.Qxe4 Nf6 6.Qh4 c5 7.dxc5 Bxc3+ 8.bxc3 Qa5 9.Bd2 Nbd7 10.Nf3 Nxc5 11.Qb4 Qc7 12.Bf4 Qe7 13.O-O-O Nd5 14.Bb5+ Kf8 15.Rxd5 exd5 16.Re1 Be6 17.Ng5 Rd8 18.Be3 d4 19.Bxd4 Qxg5+ 20.Be3 Qd5 21.Bxc5+ Kg8 22.Bd4 h6 23.Qe7 Qg5+ 24.Qxg5 hxg5 25.h3 a6 26.Bd3 Bxa2 27.Re5 f6 28.Re7 Bd5 29.f3 Rc8 30.Bf5 Ra8 31.Kd2 b5 32.Bc5 Bc4 33.Kc1 Rh4 34.Kb2 a5 35.Bd4 a4 36.Ka3 Rf4 37.Be4 Rxe4 38.fxe4 Rf8 39.e5 fxe5 40.Bxe5 Rf7 41.Rxf7 Kxf7 42.g3 Bf1 43.h4 g4 44.Bf4 g6 45.Kb4 Bc4 46.Be5 Ke6 47.Bf4 Kf5 48.Bd6 Ke4 49.Ka3 Kf3 50.Kb2 Ke2 51.Be5 Kd1 52.Bd4 Bd5 53.Be5 Be4 54.c4 b4 55.c5 Bd5 56.c3 a3+ 57.Kb1 b3 58.c4 Be4+ 59.Ka1 Kc2 0-1

Olexandr Bortnyk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 13th Jun Early in 2023. It was played in round 9. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed French Defense (C15) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 59 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.

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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 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 21 of 51.

Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 13th Jun Early, round 9, on 13 June 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 13th Jun Early in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C15). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 59 moves (118 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?

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