Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2025

Flank Openings (A00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 59 moves · Round 6.1 · 29 December 2025

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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
  • EventWorld Blitz 2025
  • Round6.1
  • Date29 December 2025
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A00)
  • Length59 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 51 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, 0-1 (Titled Tue 11th Nov 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, World Blitz 2025

1.a3 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 O-O 5.O-O a5 6.d3 a4 7.e4 d6 8.e5 dxe5 9.Nxe5 Nfd7 10.Nxd7 Qxd7 11.Nc3 Nc6 12.Re1 Ra6 13.Be3 Nd4 14.Qd2 e5 15.Bxd4 exd4 16.Ne4 Rb6 17.Rab1 Rb5 18.h4 h6 19.Qf4 Rf5 20.Qd2 Rb5 21.Qf4 Qd8 22.Nd2 c6 23.Nc4 Be6 24.Qd2 Bd5 25.Qf4 g5 26.hxg5 hxg5 27.Qg4 f5 28.Qh5 Bf7 29.Qh1 Qf6 30.Re2 f4 31.Be4 Qh6 32.Qxh6 Bxh6 33.Nd6 Rb6 34.Nxf7 Kxf7 35.g4 Bg7 36.Kg2 Bf6 37.b4 axb3 38.Rxb3 Rxb3 39.cxb3 Ra8 40.a4 Be7 41.Bf5 Ra5 42.Be6+ Kf6 43.Bc8 Re5 44.Rxe5 Kxe5 45.Bxb7 Bb4 46.Bxc6 Kd6 47.Ba8 Ke5 48.Kf3 Bc3 49.Ke2 Bb4 50.Bb7 Kd6 51.Kd1 Ba5 52.Be4 Bb4 53.Ke2 Ke5 54.Kf3 Kd6 55.Bh7 Ke5 56.Bg8 Bc3 57.b4 Bxb4 58.Ke2 Kd6 59.Kf3 Ke5 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Olexandr Bortnyk take on Magnus Carlsen at World Blitz 2025 in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Flank Openings (A00) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 59 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, 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 51 of 51.

Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the World Blitz 2025, round 6.1, on 29 December 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Blitz 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A00). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Olexandr Bortnyk and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 59 moves (118 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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