Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2021
Vienna Game (C28) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 30 moves · Round 2.1 · 23 June 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventKatara Bullet Final 2021
- Round2.1
- Date23 June 2021
- OpeningVienna Game (C28)
- Length30 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 3 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, ½-½ (Titled Arena Apr 3rd 2021, 2021).
Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, 1-0 (Katara Bullet Final 2021, 2021).
The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2021
A middlegame battle in which Olexandr Bortnyk was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Vienna Game (C28) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 30 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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.
In the end, 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 3 of 51.
Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Katara Bullet Final 2021, round 2.1, on 23 June 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Vienna Game (ECO code C28). 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 30 moves (60 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 Vienna Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.