Olexandr Bortnyk vs Sergei Lobanov
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Sergei Lobanov (2515)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Sergei Lobanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Bortnyk leads 8 wins to 1, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Lobanov with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Lobanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Chessable Masters Play-In |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sergei Lobanov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2020 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2015 | Sergei Lobanov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | ch-EU rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Sergei Lobanov?
In 12 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, Sergei Lobanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Sergei Lobanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Sergei Lobanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (4 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.