Olexandr Bortnyk vs Dennis Wagner
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Dennis Wagner (2589)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Dennis Wagner have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2012 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bortnyk leads 14 wins to 2, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Wagner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Wagner with White | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Wagner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Wagner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 1-0 | Philidor | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Jan 2025 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Jan 2022 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2014 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dennis Wagner | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch U18 |
| Nov 2012 | Dennis Wagner | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Dennis Wagner?
In 18 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 14 wins, Dennis Wagner has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Dennis Wagner played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2012 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Dennis Wagner play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (3 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.