Arseniy Nesterov vs Andrey Tsvetkov
GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593) · IM Andrey Tsvetkov (2439)
Arseniy Nesterov and Andrey Tsvetkov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2014 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Nesterov leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Tsvetkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesterov with White | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tsvetkov with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Tsvetkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Tsvetkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Oct 2024 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Apr 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Tsvetkov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Dec 2022 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | The Game has begun U20 |
| Apr 2022 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Nov 2021 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Tsvetkov | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Sep 2020 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Jun 2017 | Arseniy Nesterov | Andrey Tsvetkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 21st Voronezh Open A |
| Nov 2014 | Andrey Tsvetkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Loo Autumn |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arseniy Nesterov and Andrey Tsvetkov?
In 11 recorded games, Arseniy Nesterov has 4 wins, Andrey Tsvetkov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Arseniy Nesterov and Andrey Tsvetkov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2014 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Arseniy Nesterov and Andrey Tsvetkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.