Prepare against Kaarel Nestor
Estonia · World #12,111 classical · FIDE ID 4502345
When preparing against Kaarel Nestor, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 120 games by Kaarel Nestor, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Kaarel Nestor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaarel Nestor 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 | 2,141 | 2,159 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,266 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,216 | 2,251 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 23 | 42 | 55 | 19.2% |
| As White | 59 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 22.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 10 | 22 | 29 | 16.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaarel Nestor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaarel Nestor's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 59 | 100.0% | 39.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Nestor usually continues Nf3 (26.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nestor usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nestor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Kaarel Nestor's chess games
All 120 games by Kaarel Nestor in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 42 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Vilka Sipila | 2,418 | Keres Memorial Rapid 28th | D37 |
| Mar 2006 | Indrek Kuusk | 2,299 | 21st chT-EST | D36 |
| Nov 2023 | Uku Valner | 2,296 | 23rd Puhajarve Rapid Open | E19 |
| Oct 2018 | Dejan Dinev | 2,284 | 34th EU-Cup | D46 |
| Oct 2008 | Florian Poetz | 2,255 | Wch U18 | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 8th Helsinki We HSK | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,102 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2019 | 8 | 1 | 2,212 |
| 21st chT-EST | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| Jarvenpaa We JarvSK | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,024 |
| 34th EU-Cup | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,293 |
| ch-EST U20 | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 1,936 |
| 20th chT-EST | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 2,127 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaarel Nestor's chess games?
120 games by Kaarel Nestor, from Oct 2005 to Nov 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 Kaarel Nestor has played.
What does Kaarel Nestor play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Kaarel Nestor opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaarel Nestor answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Kaarel Nestor play as White?
As White, Kaarel Nestor's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaarel Nestor play as Black?
As Black, Kaarel Nestor most often plays: Budapest Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Kaarel Nestor's FIDE rating?
Kaarel Nestor is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,216 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Kaarel Nestor played?
Our database contains 120 games by Kaarel Nestor, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 42 draws, 55 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaarel Nestor?
120 games by Kaarel Nestor 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.