Alireza Firouzja vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Alireza Firouzja and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 52 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Firouzja leads 31 wins to 16, with 5 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (15 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 27 | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Bortnyk with White | 25 | 12 | 4 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 45 | 27 | 3 | 15 |
| Rapid | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 52 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| Jun 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Losers |
| May 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bullet Chess Winners |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 52 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 31 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 16 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 52 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (15 games), followed by the Philidor (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.