Vladislav Kovalev vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Vladislav Kovalev and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Kovalev leads 6 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalev with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalev | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2024 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Mar 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Dec 2017 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Lvov Bank Open blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Vladislav Kovalev | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2015 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-EU blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladislav Kovalev and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 16 recorded games, Vladislav Kovalev has 6 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 8 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Vladislav Kovalev and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Vladislav Kovalev and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (3 games), followed by the Bishop's Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.