Nitzan Steinberg vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Nitzan Steinberg (2560) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Nitzan Steinberg and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Steinberg leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinberg with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bortnyk with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Steinberg | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Mar 2026 | Nitzan Steinberg | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nitzan Steinberg | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Nitzan Steinberg | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nitzan Steinberg | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Jul 2022 | Nitzan Steinberg | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nitzan Steinberg and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Nitzan Steinberg has 3 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Nitzan Steinberg and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2022 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Nitzan Steinberg and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.