Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 20th Aug Late 2024

Petrov Defense (C42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 76 moves · Round 7 · 20 August 2024

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White
Olexandr Bortnyk
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventTitled Tue 20th Aug Late 2024
  • Round7
  • Date20 August 2024
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length76 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 34 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 23rd Jul Late, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, 0-1 (Titled Tue 27th Aug Late, 2024).

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The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 20th Aug Late 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nxe5 d6 4.Nf3 Nxe4 5.Bd3 d5 6.Qe2 Be7 7.Bxe4 dxe4 8.Qxe4 O-O 9.O-O c5 10.Nc3 Nc6 11.Nd5 Re8 12.Nxe7+ Rxe7 13.Qh4 Be6 14.d3 Bd5 15.Ng5 h6 16.Ne4 Bxe4 17.dxe4 Qd4 18.Be3 Qxb2 19.Bxc5 Re6 20.c4 Qe5 21.Be3 Qxe4 22.Qxe4 Rxe4 23.Rab1 Rb8 24.Rfc1 f6 25.g3 Kf7 26.Kg2 b6 27.a4 Ne5 28.c5 Nc4 29.Bf4 Rc8 30.cxb6 axb6 31.Kg1 g5 32.Be3 Rc6 33.Rc3 Rce6 34.Bc1 Kg6 35.Kg2 h5 36.h3 Rd4 37.Rb5 Ne5 38.Be3 Rxa4 39.Rxb6 Rxb6 40.Bxb6 g4 41.hxg4 hxg4 42.Rc1 Nf3 43.Be3 Kf5 44.Rd1 Rc4 45.Rd5+ Ke4 46.Rd1 f5 47.Ra1 Kd3 48.Ra3+ Rc3 49.Rxc3+ Kxc3 50.Kf1 Kd3 51.Ba7 Nd2+ 52.Kg2 Ke2 53.Bb6 Nf3 54.Ba7 Ne1+ 55.Kg1 Kf3 56.Kf1 Nd3 57.Kg1 Ne5 58.Kf1 Nf7 59.Kg1 Nd6 60.Kf1 Ne4 61.Kg1 Nc3 62.Kf1 Ne2 63.Bb6 Nc3 64.Ba7 Ne4 65.Bb6 Nd2+ 66.Kg1 Ke2 67.Kg2 Nf3 68.Ba7 Ne1+ 69.Kg1 Kf3 70.Kf1 Nd3 71.Bb6 f4 72.gxf4 Nxf4 73.Ba7 Nd3 74.Bb6 Nxf2 75.Bxf2 g3 76.Bxg3 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Olexandr Bortnyk was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 20th Aug Late in 2024. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Petrov Defense (C42), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 76 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.

After the contest, 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 34 of 51.

Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 20th Aug Late, round 7, on 20 August 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 20th Aug Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Olexandr Bortnyk and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 76 moves (151 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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