Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 10th Sep Late 2024

Ruy Lopez (C77) · 1-0 (Olexandr Bortnyk won) · 48 moves · Round 8 · 10 September 2024

♔
White
Olexandr Bortnyk
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
♚

About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Olexandr Bortnyk won
  • EventTitled Tue 10th Sep Late 2024
  • Round8
  • Date10 September 2024
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C77)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 38 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 3rd Sep Late, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Bortnyk, ½-½ (Titled Tue 10th Sep Early, 2024).

The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 10th Sep Late 2024

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Be7 6.O-O d6 7.Bxc6+ bxc6 8.d4 Nd7 9.dxe5 dxe5 10.Qe2 O-O 11.Rd1 Bd6 12.Bg5 Qe8 13.Nh4 f6 14.Be3 Rf7 15.Nf5 Bf8 16.Na4 Qe6 17.h3 c5 18.Qg4 Kh8 19.Nd6 Qxd6 20.Rxd6 Bxd6 21.Qe6 Re7 22.Qc4 Rb8 23.a3 Nb6 24.Nxb6 cxb6 25.Rd1 Bc7 26.b4 Bb7 27.bxc5 b5 28.Qc3 Bxe4 29.c6 Re6 30.Qb3 Rxc6 31.Qf7 Bg6 32.Qe7 Re8 33.Qd7 Rxc2 34.g4 Rc4 35.h4 h5 36.gxh5 Bxh5 37.Rc1 Rd8 38.Qf5 Rxc1+ 39.Bxc1 Rd1+ 40.Kg2 Bf7 41.Qc8+ Bd8 42.Be3 Bd5+ 43.f3 Bg8 44.h5 Rd5 45.h6 gxh6 46.Bxh6 Kh7 47.Bf8 Kg6 48.Qg4+ 1-0

Olexandr Bortnyk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Titled Tue 10th Sep Late in 2024. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C77), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 48 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

When the dust settled, Olexandr Bortnyk 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 38 of 51.

Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 10th Sep Late, round 8, on 10 September 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 10th Sep Late in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C77). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Olexandr Bortnyk won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

More chess on YouTube: Stockfish100 Best Chess Channel