Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 12th Nov Early 2024

Indian Defenses (A45) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 67 moves · Round 11 · 12 November 2024

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White
Olexandr Bortnyk
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 12th Nov Early 2024
  • Round11
  • Date12 November 2024
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length67 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 40 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 Tue 10th Sep Early, 2024).

Next game: Bortnyk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Titled Tue 24th Dec Late, 2024).

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The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 12th Nov Early 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.Bf4 a6 4.e3 e6 5.a3 c5 6.Nf3 b5 7.dxc5 Bxc5 8.Bd3 Bb7 9.O-O Nbd7 10.Qe2 Qe7 11.e4 d4 12.Nb1 e5 13.Bg3 Nh5 14.Nbd2 Nxg3 15.fxg3 O-O 16.g4 g6 17.Kh1 Nf6 18.h3 h5 19.Nh2 Bc8 20.Qf2 Kg7 21.b4 Bd6 22.g5 Nh7 23.h4 f6 24.gxf6+ Nxf6 25.Qg3 Bd7 26.Ndf3 a5 27.Rab1 axb4 28.axb4 Ra4 29.Qg5 Re8 30.Nxd4 exd4 31.e5 Ne4 32.Qxe7+ Bxe7 33.Bxe4 Bxh4 34.Bd5 Re7 35.Nf3 Bg3 36.Nxd4 Bxe5 37.Nc6 Bxc6 38.Bxc6 Ra2 39.Bxb5 Rxc2 40.Rfe1 Kf6 41.Bd3 Rc3 42.Re3 Rd7 43.Rf1+ Kg7 44.Rxe5 Rdxd3 45.b5 Rb3 46.Rf2 Kh6 47.Kh2 Rb1 48.Rf6 Rb4 49.Ree6 Rh4+ 50.Kg1 Rg4 51.b6 Rb3 52.Kh2 Rb2 53.Kh1 Rgxg2 54.b7 Rg4 55.Rf7 Rc4 56.Re1 Rcb4 57.Kg1 Rxb7 58.Rf8 Rb1 59.Rh8+ Kg5 60.Re8 Rxe1+ 61.Rxe1 h4 62.Re4 Kh5 63.Kg2 g5 64.Rc4 Rb2+ 65.Kh3 g4+ 66.Rxg4 Rb3+ 67.Rg3 0-1

This marathon sees Olexandr Bortnyk take on Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 12th Nov Early in 2024. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Indian Defenses (A45) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 67 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.

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

After the contest, 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 40 of 51.

Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 12th Nov Early, round 11, on 12 November 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 12th Nov Early in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 67 moves (133 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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