Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2021

Bishop's Opening (C24) · 1-0 (Olexandr Bortnyk won) · 62 moves · Round 2.3 · 23 June 2021

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Olexandr Bortnyk
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteOlexandr Bortnyk
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Olexandr Bortnyk won
  • EventKatara Bullet Final 2021
  • Round2.3
  • Date23 June 2021
  • OpeningBishop's Opening (C24)
  • Length62 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 7 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 (Katara Bullet Final 2021, 2021).

Next game: Bortnyk vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Katara Bullet Final 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen, Katara Bullet Final 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 Nf6 3.d3 c6 4.Nf3 d5 5.Bb3 a5 6.a4 Bb4+ 7.Bd2 Bd6 8.Nc3 d4 9.Ne2 Na6 10.Ng3 Nc5 11.Bc4 Be6 12.b3 Bxc4 13.bxc4 Ne6 14.Nf5 Bc7 15.h4 g6 16.Ng3 h5 17.Ng5 Qe7 18.Rb1 b6 19.Nxe6 Qxe6 20.O-O Nd7 21.f4 exf4 22.Bxf4 Bxf4 23.Rxf4 O-O-O 24.Ne2 Kc7 25.Nxd4 Qe5 26.Ne2 g5 27.Rf5 Qe7 28.Rxg5 Rdg8 29.Qd2 f6 30.Qf4+ Kb7 31.Rxg8 Rxg8 32.Rf1 Nc5 33.Qxf6 Qxf6 34.Rxf6 Nxa4 35.Nd4 Rc8 36.e5 Nc5 37.Nb3 a4 38.Nxc5+ bxc5 39.Rf1 Kb6 40.Rb1+ Ka5 41.Kf2 Re8 42.Re1 Kb4 43.Kf3 Kc3 44.Kf4 a3 45.e6 a2 46.Ke5 Kxc2 47.Kd6 Kxd3 48.Ra1 Ra8 49.e7 Kxc4 50.Rxa2 Rxa2 51.e8=Q Rd2+ 52.Kxc6 Kd4 53.Qxh5 c4 54.Qd5+ Kc3 55.Qe5+ Kc2 56.h5 c3 57.h6 Kb3 58.Qb5+ Ka2 59.Qc4+ Kb2 60.h7 c2 61.h8=Q+ Kc1 62.Qa1+ 1-0

Olexandr Bortnyk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Bishop's Opening (C24), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 62 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.

When the dust settled, Olexandr Bortnyk won with the white 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 7 of 51.

Where and when was Olexandr Bortnyk vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Katara Bullet Final 2021, round 2.3, on 23 June 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Olexandr Bortnyk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Katara Bullet Final 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Bishop's Opening (ECO code C24). 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 62 moves (123 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 Bishop's Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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