Aleksandr Shimanov vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
15
Shimanov wins
5
draws
10
Bortnyk wins
30
games
Aleksandr Shimanov and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 30 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2021 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Shimanov leads 15 wins to 10, with 5 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 24 | 14 | 3 | 7 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Oct 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Owen Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Chess.com Rapid Wk24 Swiss |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Speed Chess GP3 |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess GP2 KO |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess GP2 KO |
| Sep 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess GP2 KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 30 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 15 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 10 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 30 games between them, from Sep 2021 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games), followed by the King's Pawn Game (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.