Andrey Esipenko vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Andrey Esipenko (2678) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Andrey Esipenko and Arseniy Nesterov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2014 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Esipenko leads 7 wins to 1, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esipenko with White | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Nesterov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Esipenko | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 78th ch-RUS |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Colle System | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| May 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| May 2024 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 31st chT-RUS |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Esipenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Esipenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 59th Wch U20 |
| Sep 2022 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 75th ch-RUS |
| Sep 2020 | Andrey Esipenko | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU Online U18 |
| Nov 2014 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Esipenko | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Loo Autumn |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrey Esipenko and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 15 recorded games, Andrey Esipenko has 7 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Andrey Esipenko and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2014 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Andrey Esipenko and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.