Olexandr Bortnyk vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Polina Shuvalova have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Bortnyk leads 9 wins to 2, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Shuvalova with White | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Open PlayIn4 |
| Nov 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk15 Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Polina Shuvalova?
In 11 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 9 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.