Yuriy Kuzubov vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Yuriy Kuzubov (2603) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Yuriy Kuzubov and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2016 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Kuzubov leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (77% 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 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuzubov with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bortnyk with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kuzubov | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Abu Dhabi Masters Online |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Nov 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2021 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| May 2020 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | 8th PNWCC Online blitz JP |
| Mar 2016 | Yuriy Kuzubov | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Lvov Bank Open Rapid |
| Mar 2016 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Yuriy Kuzubov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Lvov Bank Open blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Yuriy Kuzubov and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 13 recorded games, Yuriy Kuzubov has 4 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Yuriy Kuzubov and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2016 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Yuriy Kuzubov 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 Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.