Sam Shankland vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Sam Shankland (2648) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Sam Shankland and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Shankland leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue 29th Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue 1st Sep 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Sam Shankland | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Sam Shankland | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Sam Shankland | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Sam Shankland | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 3 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.