Samvel Ter-Sahakyan vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (2613) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Samvel Ter-Sahakyan and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2015 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Ter-Sahakyan leads 5 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ter-Sahakyan | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ter-Sahakyan with White | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Bortnyk with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ter-Sahakyan | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ter-Sahakyan | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E91 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | St. George Defense | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2023 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2015 | Samvel Ter-Sahakyan | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Moscow Open F |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samvel Ter-Sahakyan and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 16 recorded games, Samvel Ter-Sahakyan has 5 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Samvel Ter-Sahakyan and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2015 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Samvel Ter-Sahakyan and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (5 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.