Alexander Gelman vs Olexandr Bortnyk
IM Alexander Gelman (2422) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Alexander Gelman and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Gelman leads 0 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gelman | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelman with White | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Bortnyk with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gelman | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| unknown | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gelman | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gelman,A | Bortnyk,Olexandr | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Gelman,A | Bortnyk,Olexandr | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Gelman | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Gelman | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Gelman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Gelman | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Gelman | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Gelman | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Alexander Gelman | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Gelman and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 11 recorded games, Alexander Gelman has 0 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Alexander Gelman and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexander Gelman and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.