Gata Kamsky vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Gata Kamsky and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 48 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2010 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Kamsky leads 11 wins to 28 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 21 | 6 | 5 | 10 |
| Bortnyk with White | 27 | 5 | 4 | 18 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 44 | 11 | 6 | 27 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 48 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 48 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 11 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 28 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 48 games between them, from Mar 2010 to Sep 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.