Olexandr Bortnyk vs Rudik Makarian
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Rudik Makarian have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Bortnyk leads 16 wins to 6, with 4 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Makarian with White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A03 | Mieses Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Anderssen's opening | World Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Speed Chess Q2 Sw |
| May 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rudik Makarian | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Mieses Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Mieses Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Old Indian | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Rudik Makarian?
In 26 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 16 wins, Rudik Makarian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.