Reza Mahdavi vs Olexandr Bortnyk
IM Reza Mahdavi (2485) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Reza Mahdavi and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2022 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Mahdavi leads 5 wins to 11 - trailing overall, 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 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdavi with White | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Reza Mahdavi and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 16 recorded games, Reza Mahdavi has 5 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Reza Mahdavi and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jun 2022 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Reza Mahdavi and Olexandr Bortnyk 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 (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.