Samuel Sevian vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Samuel Sevian and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2021 and the most recent in May 2026. Sevian leads 7 wins to 2, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Bortnyk with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tuesday |
| Feb 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Samuel Sevian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| Sep 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Julius Baer Rapid Div 3 L |
| Jul 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Julius Baer Play In |
| Feb 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Feb 2023 | Samuel Sevian | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Philidor | Airthings Masters Div 3 w |
| Jul 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | Vienna Game | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 15 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 7 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2021 to May 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games), followed by the Philidor (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.