Illya Nyzhnyk vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Illya Nyzhnyk (2527) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Illya Nyzhnyk and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2004 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Nyzhnyk leads 7 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (78% 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 | Nyzhnyk | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyzhnyk with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Bortnyk with White | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyzhnyk | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyzhnyk | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 0-1 | Sicilian | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| May 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Bortnyk-Nyzhnyk Blitz Match |
| Mar 2004 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Illya Nyzhnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-UKR U10 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Illya Nyzhnyk and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 23 recorded games, Illya Nyzhnyk has 7 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Illya Nyzhnyk and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Mar 2004 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Illya Nyzhnyk 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 (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.