Arseniy Nesterov vs Volodar Murzin
GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593) · GM Volodar Murzin (2650)
Arseniy Nesterov and Volodar Murzin have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2017 and the most recent in May 2025. Nesterov leads 3 wins to 2, with 11 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nesterov with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Murzin with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nesterov | Draws | Murzin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 58th Capablanca Mem Elite |
| May 2025 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 58th Capablanca Mem Elite |
| Jun 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 76th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-RUS U20 Playoff |
| Apr 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS U20 Playoff |
| Apr 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS U20 Playoff |
| Apr 2023 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS U20 |
| Dec 2022 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | The Game has begun U20 |
| Sep 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS |
| Oct 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz |
| Sep 2021 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Speed Chess GP2 |
| Dec 2020 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS U21 |
| Dec 2020 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Volodar Murzin | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| May 2018 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 16th Somov Memorial |
| Feb 2017 | Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Pushchino Prodigies Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Arseniy Nesterov and Volodar Murzin?
In 16 recorded games, Arseniy Nesterov has 3 wins, Volodar Murzin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Arseniy Nesterov and Volodar Murzin played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2017 to May 2025.
What openings do Arseniy Nesterov and Volodar Murzin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.