Alexei Shirov vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Alexei Shirov (2601) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Alexei Shirov and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in May 2025. Shirov leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirov with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shirov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Shirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Shirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | A Shirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alexei Shirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Alexei Shirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2021 | Alexei Shirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexei Shirov and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 11 recorded games, Alexei Shirov has 1 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexei Shirov and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2020 to May 2025.
What openings do Alexei Shirov and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (5 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.