Arseniy Nesterov vs Rudik Makarian
GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593) · GM Rudik Makarian (2543)
Arseniy Nesterov and Rudik Makarian have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Nesterov leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesterov with White | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Makarian with White | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Makarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Aeroflot Open A 2026 |
| Dec 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | New Year Festival Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS 77th |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Jul 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 19th Moscow Open A |
| May 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 30th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2023 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Italian Game | ch-RUS U20 |
| Dec 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Rudik Makarian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | The Game has begun U20 |
| Nov 2022 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Dec 2020 | Rudik Makarian | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS U21 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arseniy Nesterov and Rudik Makarian?
In 11 recorded games, Arseniy Nesterov has 0 wins, Rudik Makarian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Arseniy Nesterov and Rudik Makarian played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2020 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Arseniy Nesterov and Rudik Makarian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.