Zbigniew Pakleza vs Olexandr Bortnyk
GM Zbigniew Pakleza (2499) · GM Olexandr Bortnyk (2604)
Zbigniew Pakleza and Olexandr Bortnyk have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Pakleza leads 6 wins to 14 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakleza with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Bortnyk with White | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pakleza | Draws | Bortnyk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Clemenz Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Zbigniew Pakleza | Olexandr Bortnyk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Olexandr Bortnyk | Zbigniew Pakleza | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zbigniew Pakleza and Olexandr Bortnyk?
In 23 recorded games, Zbigniew Pakleza has 6 wins, Olexandr Bortnyk has 14 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Zbigniew Pakleza and Olexandr Bortnyk played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Apr 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Zbigniew Pakleza and Olexandr Bortnyk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (3 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.