Sanan Sjugirov vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Sanan Sjugirov and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2017 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sjugirov leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (78% 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 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A50 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk25 Swiss |
| Jul 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Sep 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Speed Chess GP2 |
| May 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Jul 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2017 | Sanan Sjugirov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | 18th ch-EU |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 18 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 6 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2017 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov 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 Alekhine Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.