Olexandr Bortnyk vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Grigoriy Oparin have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2012 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Bortnyk leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Oparin with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | G Oparin | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D1 |
| Jul 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Philidor | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jan 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Jan 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Arena 2nd Jan |
| Dec 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 |
| May 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Jul 2012 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Grigoriy Oparin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7th Moscow Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 17 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 6 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2012 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.