Magnus Carlsen vs Olexandr Bortnyk, Titled Tue 27th Aug Late 2024

Indian Defenses (A47) · 0-1 (Olexandr Bortnyk won) · 55 moves · Round 6 · 27 August 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Olexandr Bortnyk
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackOlexandr Bortnyk
  • Result0-1 · Olexandr Bortnyk won
  • EventTitled Tue 27th Aug Late 2024
  • Round6
  • Date27 August 2024
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A47)
  • Length55 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 35 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, ½-½ (Titled Tue 20th Aug Late, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, 1-0 (Titled Tue 3rd Sep Early, 2024).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Olexandr Bortnyk, Titled Tue 27th Aug Late 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 b6 3.g3 Bb7 4.Bg2 g6 5.O-O Bg7 6.c4 O-O 7.Bf4 d6 8.Qc2 Be4 9.Qc1 Re8 10.Nc3 Bb7 11.d5 a5 12.e4 Nfd7 13.Bh6 Bh8 14.Qe3 Na6 15.Rad1 Nac5 16.Rfe1 e6 17.dxe6 Rxe6 18.Nd4 Re8 19.h3 a4 20.Nd5 Ne5 21.Qe2 Ba6 22.b3 axb3 23.axb3 c6 24.Ne3 Qc7 25.b4 Na4 26.Qc2 Bb7 27.f4 Nd7 28.Ng4 b5 29.cxb5 Qb6 30.Qf2 cxb5 31.Kh2 Nc3 32.Rd3 Nxe4 33.Qe3 Nef6 34.Qd2 Nxg4+ 35.hxg4 Rxe1 36.Bxb7 Rae8 37.Bf3 Nf6 38.Kg2 Ra1 39.Ne2 Ne4 40.Re3 Qb7 41.Qd3 f5 42.gxf5 gxf5 43.Qb3+ Qf7 44.Qd3 d5 45.Qxb5 Bg7 46.Bxg7 Kxg7 47.Rd3 Ra2 48.Rxd5 Nc3 49.Qc5 Rexe2+ 50.Bxe2 Rxe2+ 51.Kf3 Qxd5+ 52.Qxd5 Nxd5 53.Kxe2 Nxb4 54.Ke3 Kg6 55.Kd4 Nc2+ 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Olexandr Bortnyk at Titled Tue 27th Aug Late in 2024. It was played in round 6. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A47) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 55 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

When the dust settled, Olexandr Bortnyk won with the black 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 35 of 51.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Olexandr Bortnyk played?

At the Titled Tue 27th Aug Late, round 6, on 27 August 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Olexandr Bortnyk (Black), at Titled Tue 27th Aug Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A47). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Olexandr Bortnyk won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 55 moves (110 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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