Eltaj Safarli vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Eltaj Safarli (2624) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Eltaj Safarli and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Safarli leads 6 wins to 5, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Safarli | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safarli with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Safarli | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Safarli | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Chessable Masters Div 3 Lose |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Feb 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Chessable Masters Div 3 Win |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| Sep 2022 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2019 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2017 | Eltaj Safarli | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | 18th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Eltaj Safarli and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 13 recorded games, Eltaj Safarli has 6 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Eltaj Safarli and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Eltaj Safarli and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.