Olexandr Bortnyk vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
9
Bortnyk wins
8
draws
18
Bluebaum wins
35
games
Olexandr Bortnyk and Matthias Bluebaum have played 35 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Bortnyk leads 9 wins to 18 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Bluebaum with White | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 35 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | King's Indian Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | English Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 35 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 9 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 18 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 35 games between them, from Oct 2010 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games), followed by the Indian Defense (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.