Velimir Ivic vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Velimir Ivic (2600) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Velimir Ivic and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2021 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Ivic leads 5 wins to 5, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ivic | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivic with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bortnyk with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ivic | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ivic | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Feb 2025 | Velimir Ivic | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Velimir Ivic | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jul 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Velimir Ivic | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | CrunchLab Masters Div 3 W |
| Jun 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Velimir Ivic | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Velimir Ivic | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Velimir Ivic | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2021 | Velimir Ivic | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Velimir Ivic and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 12 recorded games, Velimir Ivic has 5 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Velimir Ivic and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2021 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Velimir Ivic and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (5 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.