Narayanan S L vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Narayanan S L (2581) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Narayanan S L and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2012 and the most recent in Jan 2026. L leads 4 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | L | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Bortnyk with White | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | L | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | L | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Narayanan S L | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Narayanan S L | 1-0 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2023 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Airthings Masters Play In |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Jun 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Jun 2021 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Katara Bullet Final |
| Dec 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| Jun 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Nov 2012 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Narayanan S L and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 18 recorded games, Narayanan S L has 4 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Narayanan S L and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2012 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Narayanan S L and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.