Olexandr Bortnyk vs Alexey Sarana
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Alexey Sarana (2664)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexey Sarana have played 62 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2014 and the most recent in May 2026. Bortnyk leads 22 wins to 30 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (84% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (16 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 |
| Sarana with White | 29 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 47 | 21 | 5 | 21 |
| Rapid | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 62 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Jul 2025 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Esports World Cup LC Lose |
| Apr 2025 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | A Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | A Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexey Sarana?
In 62 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 22 wins, Alexey Sarana has 30 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 62 games between them, from May 2014 to May 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (16 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.