Igor Kovalenko vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Igor Kovalenko (2672) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Igor Kovalenko and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in May 2025. Kovalenko leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalenko with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalenko | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E65 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Kovalenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2017 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10th Yerevan Asrian Memorial |
| Feb 2015 | Igor Kovalenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz |
| Feb 2015 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Kovalenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Lutsk Nebesna Sotnya Memorial Blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Rat Defense | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2014 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Kovalenko | 1-0 | London System | ch-EU blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Igor Kovalenko and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Igor Kovalenko has 4 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Igor Kovalenko and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2014 to May 2025.
What openings do Igor Kovalenko and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.