Aleksandr Shimanov vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Arseniy Nesterov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Shimanov leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Nesterov with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Catalan | TCh-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Jul 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Oct 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-RUS blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 1 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.