Etienne Bacrot vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Etienne Bacrot and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Bacrot leads 4 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Knight Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Etienne Bacrot | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 16 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 4 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (4 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.