Olexandr Bortnyk vs Andrey Esipenko
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Andrey Esipenko (2678)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Andrey Esipenko have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2014 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Bortnyk leads 12 wins to 9, with 3 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Esipenko with White | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Esipenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | chess.com Rapid Wk12 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Apr 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | London System | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Levitov Esipenko-Bortnik Match |
| Jun 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | English Opening | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| May 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| May 2014 | Andrey Esipenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 12th Somov Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Andrey Esipenko?
In 24 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 12 wins, Andrey Esipenko has 9 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Andrey Esipenko played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from May 2014 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Andrey Esipenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.