Olexandr Bortnyk vs Dmitriy Kushko
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · IM Dmitriy Kushko (2444)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Dmitriy Kushko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Bortnyk leads 8 wins to 1, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Kushko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Kushko with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Kushko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Kushko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Hungarian Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Dmitriy Kushko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2017 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Dmitriy Kushko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ch-UKR blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Dmitriy Kushko?
In 11 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, Dmitriy Kushko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Dmitriy Kushko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Dmitriy Kushko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.