Alexander Donchenko vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Alexander Donchenko (2635) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Alexander Donchenko and Matthias Bluebaum have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2011 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Donchenko leads 9 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Donchenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donchenko with White | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
| Bluebaum with White | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Donchenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| Classical | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Donchenko | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | ch-GER Blitz |
| May 2025 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 96th ch-GER Masters |
| Dec 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | German Masters |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-GER Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 50th Dortmund Sparkassen Open |
| Jun 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-GER Net blitz Final |
| Apr 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Magdeburg DSB Squad |
| Nov 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tegernsee Masters |
| Oct 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | German Masters |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | ch-GER Blitz |
| May 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual |
| May 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-GER Net Blitz Final |
| Mar 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-GER Net blitz qual5 |
| Jun 2016 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Aug 2015 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Dresden UKA Masters |
| Sep 2013 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 84th ch-GER |
| Sep 2012 | Alexander Donchenko | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-GER Net qual4 U25 |
| Mar 2012 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 83rd ch-GER |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Donchenko and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 33 recorded games, Alexander Donchenko has 9 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 12 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Alexander Donchenko and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from May 2011 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Alexander Donchenko and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.