Maksim Chigaev vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Maksim Chigaev and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 33 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Chigaev leads 11 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (88% 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 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| Bortnyk with White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Rapid | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 33 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | Pool B |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Oct 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp A |
| Jun 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | French Defense | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp A |
| Jun 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp A |
| Jun 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Singapore Olympic Esports Gp A |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Olympic Esports Prelims |
| Feb 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Speed Chess Q1 |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Speed Chess GP3 KO |
| Oct 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Speed Chess GP3 KO |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2016 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 33 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 11 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 18 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 33 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev 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 Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.