Olexandr Bortnyk vs Alexander Donchenko
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Alexander Donchenko (2635)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexander Donchenko have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2021 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Bortnyk leads 10 wins to 2, with 2 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Donchenko with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Donchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Alexander Donchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ChessKid Cup Play In |
| Nov 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess Q2 |
| Sep 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexander Donchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexander Donchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Alexander Donchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexander Donchenko?
In 14 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 10 wins, Alexander Donchenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexander Donchenko played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2021 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexander Donchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.