Olexandr Bortnyk vs Nikita Matinian
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Nikita Matinian (2389)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Nikita Matinian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2021 and the most recent in Jun 2025. Bortnyk leads 6 wins to 5, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Matinian with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Matinian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Nikita Matinian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Nikita Matinian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Jan 2021 | Nikita Matinian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Nikita Matinian?
In 12 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 6 wins, Nikita Matinian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Nikita Matinian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2021 to Jun 2025.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Nikita Matinian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.