Ward Al-Tarboush vs Olexandr Bortnyk
FM Ward Al-Tarboush (2243) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Ward Al-Tarboush and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2009 and the most recent in May 2026. Al-Tarboush leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% 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 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Tarboush with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Bortnyk with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Al-Tarboush | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Borg Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | W Al Tarbosh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| May 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | W Al Tarbosh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | W Al Tarbosh | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Borg Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2021 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Arena May 8th |
| Nov 2009 | Ward Al Tarbosh | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Wch U14 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ward Al-Tarboush and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 10 recorded games, Ward Al-Tarboush has 0 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Ward Al-Tarboush and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2009 to May 2026.
What openings do Ward Al-Tarboush 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 (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.