Rustam Rustamov vs Olexandr Bortnyk
FM Rustam Rustamov (2352) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Rustam Rustamov and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2024 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Rustamov leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Rustamov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustamov with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Rustamov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Rustamov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Rustam Rustamov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Rustam Rustamov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | Rustam Rustamov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Rustam Rustamov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Rustam Rustamov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Rustam Rustamov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Rustam Rustamov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Rustam Rustamov and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 12 recorded games, Rustam Rustamov has 1 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 10 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Rustam Rustamov and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2024 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Rustam Rustamov and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (6 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.