Alexey Sarana vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Alexey Sarana (2664) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Alexey Sarana and Arseniy Nesterov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Sarana leads 7 wins to 4, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sarana | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarana with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Nesterov with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sarana | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sarana | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | A Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2023 | Alexey Sarana | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Nov 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Oct 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Jun 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jan 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Oct 2017 | Alexey Sarana | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 25th Chigorin Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexey Sarana and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 13 recorded games, Alexey Sarana has 7 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alexey Sarana and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexey Sarana and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.