Olexandr Bortnyk vs Ihor Samunenkov
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Ihor Samunenkov (2616)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Ihor Samunenkov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Bortnyk leads 11 wins to 1, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Samunenkov with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Samunenkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B70 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ihor Samunenkov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Ihor Samunenkov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Ihor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Igor Samunenkov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play In |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Samunenkov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Igor Samunenkov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Igor Samunenkov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Ihor Samunenkov?
In 12 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 11 wins, Ihor Samunenkov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Ihor Samunenkov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Sep 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Ihor Samunenkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.