Vahap Sanal vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Vahap Sanal (2555) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Vahap Sanal and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2013 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Sanal leads 2 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sanal | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanal with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Bortnyk with White | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sanal | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sanal | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vahap Sanal | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | World Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | V Sanal | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | V Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | V Sanal | 1-0 | Philidor | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Philidor | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Vahap Sanal | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Arena Apr 3rd |
| Mar 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vahap Sanal | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2017 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2015 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vahap Sanal | 1-0 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | chT-TUR |
| Nov 2013 | Vahap Sanal | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 10th Lvov Vasylyshyn Memorial GM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vahap Sanal and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 13 recorded games, Vahap Sanal has 2 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 11 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Vahap Sanal and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2013 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Vahap Sanal and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (2 games), followed by the Philidor (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.