Maxim Matlakov vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Maxim Matlakov and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Matlakov leads 4 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matlakov with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bortnyk with White | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Matlakov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Maxim Matlakov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Maxim Matlakov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Maxim Matlakov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2020 | Maxim Matlakov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Maxim Matlakov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 19 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from May 2020 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.