M. Amin Tabatabaei vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2726) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
M. Amin Tabatabaei and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Tabatabaei leads 6 wins to 6, with 3 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 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabatabaei with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bortnyk with White | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tabatabaei | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ? | ? | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Reversed Chigorin | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jun 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2016 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Yerevan Margaryan Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between M. Amin Tabatabaei and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 15 recorded games, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 6 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have M. Amin Tabatabaei and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2016 to Jun 2026.
What openings do M. Amin Tabatabaei 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 Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.