Alexander Grischuk vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Alexander Grischuk and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 27 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Grischuk leads 16 wins to 8, with 3 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (9 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Esports World Cup LC Win |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2017 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | ICC Open Final |
| Jun 2016 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | ICC Open Final |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | ICC Open Final |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ICC Open Final |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Grischuk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | ICC Open Final |
| Jun 2016 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ICC Open Final |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 27 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 16 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 27 games between them, from Jun 2016 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (9 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.