Olexandr Bortnyk vs Matvey Galchenko
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Matvey Galchenko have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Bortnyk leads 12 wins to 2, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Galchenko with White | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matvey Galchenko | 1-0 | French Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Matvey Galchenko?
In 16 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 12 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (4 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.