Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2735) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% 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 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Oct 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 KO |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Oct 2020 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Apr 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 4 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi 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 Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.