Olexandr Bortnyk vs Volodar Murzin
GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Olexandr Bortnyk and Volodar Murzin have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Bortnyk leads 9 wins to 5, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bortnyk with White | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Murzin with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bortnyk | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Volodar Murzin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | World Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | World Rapid 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Volodar Murzin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Julius Baer Play In |
| Jan 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Olexandr Bortnyk and Volodar Murzin?
In 14 recorded games, Olexandr Bortnyk has 9 wins, Volodar Murzin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Olexandr Bortnyk and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Olexandr Bortnyk and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.