Hans Moke Niemann vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Hans Moke Niemann (2730) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Hans Moke Niemann and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2018 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Niemann leads 12 wins to 8, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Niemann | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niemann with White | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Bortnyk with White | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Niemann | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Niemann | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool B |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Hans Moke Niemann | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jan 2021 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2018 | Hans Moke Niemann | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Hans Moke Niemann and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 20 recorded games, Hans Moke Niemann has 12 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Hans Moke Niemann and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Feb 2018 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Hans Moke Niemann and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.