Arseniy Nesterov vs Aleksey Grebnev
GM Arseniy Nesterov (2590) · GM Aleksey Grebnev (2614)
Arseniy Nesterov and Aleksey Grebnev have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Nesterov leads 1 wins to 1, with 11 draws (15% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesterov with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Grebnev with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Grebnev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A39 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Superfinal 2026 (m) |
| Apr 2026 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23rd Karpov Int. |
| Dec 2024 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Mar 2024 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Apr 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS U20 |
| Nov 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | The Game has begun U20 |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Oct 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Aleksey Grebnev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | ch-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Aleksey Grebnev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arseniy Nesterov and Aleksey Grebnev?
In 13 recorded games, Arseniy Nesterov has 1 wins, Aleksey Grebnev has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Arseniy Nesterov and Aleksey Grebnev played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Arseniy Nesterov and Aleksey Grebnev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2 games), followed by the Bishop's Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.