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'''Olexandr Bortnyk''' (born 18 October 1996) is a [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[chess]] player. He was awarded the title [[Grandmaster (chess)|Grandmaster]] by [[FIDE]] in 2015, at the age of 19. A former [[chess prodigy]], Bortnyk is considered one of the strongest players according to his rating on the [[chess.com]] website in the "Blitz" and "Bullet" category (game time up to 3 minutes) . In 2018, Oleksandr left for the USA and together with his wife Evgenia Bortnyk and founded the "Bortnik School of Chess" chess school.<ref>https://bortnikacademy.com Bortnik Chess Academy Website</ref> Oleksandr Bortnyk has an older brother, Mykola Bortnyk<ref>https://ratings.fide.com/profile/14120836</ref>, who also plays chess and holds the title [[International Master]].
'''Olexandr Bortnyk''' (born 18 October 1996) is a [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[chess]] player. He was awarded the title [[Grandmaster (chess)|Grandmaster]] by [[FIDE]] in 2015, at the age of 19. A former [[chess prodigy]], Bortnyk is considered one of the strongest players according to his rating on the [[chess.com]] website in the "Blitz" and "Bullet" category (game time up to 3 minutes) . In 2018, Oleksandr left for the USA and together with his wife Evgenia Bortnyk and founded the "Bortnik School of Chess" chess school.<ref>https://bortnikacademy.com Bortnik Chess Academy Website</ref> Oleksandr Bortnyk has an older brother, Mykola Bortnyk<ref>https://ratings.fide.com/profile/14120836</ref>, who also plays chess and holds the title [[International Master]].
He regularly streams on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]<ref>https://www.twitch.tv/bortnyk_chess Olexandr Bortnyk on Twitch </ref> and puts up content on [[Youtube]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/c/BortnykChess96 Olexandr Bortnyk on Youtube</ref>
He regularly streams on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]<ref>https://www.twitch.tv/bortnyk_chess Olexandr Bortnyk on Twitch </ref> and puts up content on [[YouTube]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/c/BortnykChess96 Olexandr Bortnyk on YouTube</ref>
==Early Years==
==Early Years==
He was born in the village of Oleksandrivka, Voznesensky district, Mykolaiv region. He started playing chess at the age of 3. In 2001, five-year-old [[Sasha]] took part in competitions for the first time. Since 2002, he studied under the guidance of coach Roman Khayetskyi. After graduating from Oleksandrivska secondary school, he entered Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University.<ref>http://unbib.mk.ua/index.php/2009-06-11-13-17-31/107-2016-03-14-14-35-45/4850-2021-05-23-09-22-03.html</ref>
He was born in the village of Oleksandrivka, Voznesensky district, Mykolaiv region. He started playing chess at the age of 3. In 2001, five-year-old [[Sasha]] took part in competitions for the first time. Since 2002, he studied under the guidance of coach Roman Khayetskyi. After graduating from Oleksandrivska secondary school, he entered Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University.<ref>http://unbib.mk.ua/index.php/2009-06-11-13-17-31/107-2016-03-14-14-35-45/4850-2021-05-23-09-22-03.html</ref>
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He had impressive results in Ukrainian/European Youth Championships(U8, U12, U14, U16) during this period.
He had impressive results in Ukrainian/European Youth Championships(U8, U12, U14, U16) during this period.
=== 2013 ===
=== 2013 ===
# Silver medalist of the World Championship U18 ( [[Al-Ain]] , [[UAE]] )
# Silver medalist of the World Championship U18 ( [[Al-Ain]], [[UAE]] )
# Champion of Ukraine U20 (Rapid chess)
# Champion of Ukraine U20 (Rapid chess)
# Champion of Ukraine U20 (Blitz)
# Champion of Ukraine U20 (Blitz)
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In 2014, Bortnyk won the [[World Youth Chess Championship]]s in the Under 18 category held in [[Durban]], [[South africa]].<ref>http://chess-results.com/tnr144252.aspx?lan=1&art=1&fedb=nor&turdet=yes&flag=30</ref>
In 2014, Bortnyk won the [[World Youth Chess Championship]]s in the Under 18 category held in [[Durban]], [[South africa]].<ref>http://chess-results.com/tnr144252.aspx?lan=1&art=1&fedb=nor&turdet=yes&flag=30</ref>
=== 2016 ===
=== 2016 ===
Bronshtein Memorial ( [[Minsk]] ) — 2nd place. <ref>http://chess-results.com/tnr207401.aspx?lan=6&art=1</ref>
Bronshtein Memorial ( [[Minsk]] ) — 2nd place.<ref>http://chess-results.com/tnr207401.aspx?lan=6&art=1</ref>
=== 2019 ===
=== 2019 ===
He reached the final of their Bullet Chess championship but then lost to the winner [[Hikaru Nakamura]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chess.com (News) |title=Nakamura Wins Chess.com Bullet Championship |url=https://www.chess.com/news/view/nakamura-wins-chess-com-bullet-championship |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
He reached the final of their Bullet Chess championship but then lost to the winner [[Hikaru Nakamura]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chess.com (News) |title=Nakamura Wins Chess.com Bullet Championship |url=https://www.chess.com/news/view/nakamura-wins-chess-com-bullet-championship |access-date=2022-10-18 |website=Chess.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Revision as of 00:29, 5 November 2022

Olexandr Bortnyk
CountryUkraine
Born (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996 (age 27)
Oleksandrivka, Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine
TitleGrandmaster (2015)
FIDE rating2608 (May 2024)
Peak rating2610 (July 2018)

Olexandr Bortnyk (born 18 October 1996) is a Ukrainian chess player. He was awarded the title Grandmaster by FIDE in 2015, at the age of 19. A former chess prodigy, Bortnyk is considered one of the strongest players according to his rating on the chess.com website in the "Blitz" and "Bullet" category (game time up to 3 minutes) . In 2018, Oleksandr left for the USA and together with his wife Evgenia Bortnyk and founded the "Bortnik School of Chess" chess school.[1] Oleksandr Bortnyk has an older brother, Mykola Bortnyk[2], who also plays chess and holds the title International Master. He regularly streams on Twitch[3] and puts up content on YouTube[4]

Early Years

He was born in the village of Oleksandrivka, Voznesensky district, Mykolaiv region. He started playing chess at the age of 3. In 2001, five-year-old Sasha took part in competitions for the first time. Since 2002, he studied under the guidance of coach Roman Khayetskyi. After graduating from Oleksandrivska secondary school, he entered Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University.[5]

Chess Career

Bortnyk has won multiple Ukrainian and European youth tournaments[6] as well as many chess.com and lichess.org online events.

2003-2012

He had impressive results in Ukrainian/European Youth Championships(U8, U12, U14, U16) during this period.

2013

  1. Silver medalist of the World Championship U18 ( Al-Ain, UAE )
  2. Champion of Ukraine U20 (Rapid chess)
  3. Champion of Ukraine U20 (Blitz)
  4. 1st place — Dvorkovich Cup[7]

2014

In 2014, Bortnyk won the World Youth Chess Championships in the Under 18 category held in Durban, South africa.[8]

2016

Bronshtein Memorial ( Minsk ) — 2nd place.[9]

2019

He reached the final of their Bullet Chess championship but then lost to the winner Hikaru Nakamura.[10]


References

  1. ^ https://bortnikacademy.com Bortnik Chess Academy Website
  2. ^ https://ratings.fide.com/profile/14120836
  3. ^ https://www.twitch.tv/bortnyk_chess Olexandr Bortnyk on Twitch
  4. ^ https://www.youtube.com/c/BortnykChess96 Olexandr Bortnyk on YouTube
  5. ^ http://unbib.mk.ua/index.php/2009-06-11-13-17-31/107-2016-03-14-14-35-45/4850-2021-05-23-09-22-03.html
  6. ^ https://www.wiki.uk-ua.nina.az/%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA_%D0%9E%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B4%D1%80_%D0%9C%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B9%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D1%87.html
  7. ^ http://chess-results.com/tnr104864.aspx?lan=1&art=5
  8. ^ http://chess-results.com/tnr144252.aspx?lan=1&art=1&fedb=nor&turdet=yes&flag=30
  9. ^ http://chess-results.com/tnr207401.aspx?lan=6&art=1
  10. ^ Chess.com (News). "Nakamura Wins Chess.com Bullet Championship". Chess.com. Retrieved 18 October 2022.

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