Arseniy Nesterov vs Kirill Shubin
GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593) · GM Kirill Shubin (2490)
Arseniy Nesterov and Kirill Shubin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2015 and the most recent in Apr 2025. Nesterov leads 4 wins to 2, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Shubin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesterov with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Shubin with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Shubin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Shubin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | TCh-RUS Premier |
| Nov 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Kirill Shubin | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2023 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | 19th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Dec 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Kirill Shubin | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | The Game has begun U20 |
| Apr 2022 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Oct 2021 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Apr 2021 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-RUS U20 |
| May 2018 | Kirill Shubin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th Somov Memorial |
| Oct 2017 | Arseniy Nesterov | Kirill Shubin | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2nd Jermuk EU U16 GP |
| May 2017 | Arseniy Nesterov | Kirill Shubin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-RUS U14 |
| Jun 2015 | Arseniy Nesterov | Kirill Shubin | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | 19th Voronezh Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arseniy Nesterov and Kirill Shubin?
In 12 recorded games, Arseniy Nesterov has 4 wins, Kirill Shubin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Arseniy Nesterov and Kirill Shubin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jun 2015 to Apr 2025.
What openings do Arseniy Nesterov and Kirill Shubin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.