Prepare against Arseniy Nesterov
GM · FIDE · World #183 classical · FIDE ID 24198455
When preparing against Arseniy Nesterov, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 17.1% over 82 games.
Our database contains 2,396 games by Arseniy Nesterov, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arseniy Nesterov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arseniy Nesterov before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,590 | 2,609 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,581 | 2,581 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,535 | 2,546 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,396 | 1,128 | 754 | 514 | 47.1% |
| As White | 1,206 | 619 | 372 | 215 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 1,190 | 509 | 382 | 299 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arseniy Nesterov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arseniy Nesterov's side.
First moves as White (1,205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,073 | 89.0% | 67.1% |
| e4 | 61 | 5.1% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 41 | 3.4% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 29 | 2.4% | 82.8% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nesterov usually continues c4 (66.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nesterov usually continues c4 (71.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Nesterov usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nesterov usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nesterov usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nesterov usually continues d4 (21.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (522 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 410 | 78.5% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 79 | 15.1% | 62.7% |
| c6 | 30 | 5.7% | 81.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (439 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 271 | 61.7% | 57.6% |
| Nf6 | 154 | 35.1% | 66.6% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Arseniy Nesterov's chess games
All 2,396 games by Arseniy Nesterov in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,128 wins, 754 draws, 514 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 180 | 90/61/29 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 129 | 66/42/21 | 51.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 98 | 56/24/18 | 57.1% |
| E04 | Catalan | 88 | 37/40/11 | 42.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 40/8/12 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 59 | 30/17/12 | 50.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 56 | 31/11/14 | 55.4% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 54 | 26/20/8 | 48.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 44 | 24/10/10 | 54.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 40 | 28/6/6 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 118 | 49/40/29 | 41.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 106 | 42/37/27 | 39.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 94 | 54/19/21 | 57.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 82 | 14/52/16 | 17.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 64 | 24/23/17 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 62 | 35/18/9 | 56.5% |
| D02 | London System | 46 | 23/13/10 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 40 | 17/7/16 | 42.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 34 | 14/9/11 | 41.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 16/7/9 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,769 | Jerusalem Masters | A45 |
| Dec 2025 | Anish Giri | 2,760 | World Blitz 2025 | A13 |
| Sep 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Julius Baer GenCup P/I Match D3 | E11 |
| Dec 2023 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,727 | Wch Blitz | C48 |
| Jun 2021 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,726 | Titled Tue | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 674 | 459 | 2,549 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 42 | 22 | 2,616 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,520 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,627 |
| Junior Speed Qual | 2022 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,524 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2023 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,496 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,622 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 19 | 13 | 2,528 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Brandon Jacobson (25 games) · Ilia Iljiushenok (19 games) · Volodar Murzin (17 games) · Andrey Esipenko (15 games) · Pavel Ponkratov (14 games) · Sergey Volkov (13 games) · Alexey Sarana (13 games) · Nikita Afanasiev (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arseniy Nesterov's chess games?
2,396 games by Arseniy Nesterov, from Sep 2012 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Arseniy Nesterov has played.
What does Arseniy Nesterov play on the first move as White?
Across 1,205 games with White in our database, Arseniy Nesterov opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arseniy Nesterov answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arseniy Nesterov play as White?
As White, Arseniy Nesterov's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (180 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (129 games, 51.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (98 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arseniy Nesterov play as Black?
As Black, Arseniy Nesterov most often plays: Indian Defense (118 games, 41.5% win rate); Slav Defense (106 games, 39.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (94 games, 57.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,190 games.
What is Arseniy Nesterov's FIDE rating?
Arseniy Nesterov is currently rated 2,590 in classical chess, 2,581 in rapid and 2,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,609 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Arseniy Nesterov played?
Our database contains 2,396 games by Arseniy Nesterov, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,128 wins, 754 draws, 514 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arseniy Nesterov?
2,396 games by Arseniy Nesterov reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.