Ilia Iljiushenok vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Ilia Iljiushenok (2503) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Ilia Iljiushenok and Arseniy Nesterov have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2017 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Iljiushenok leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Iljiushenok | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iljiushenok with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nesterov with White | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Iljiushenok | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Iljiushenok | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd Karpov Int. |
| Jan 2026 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 78th ch-RUS |
| Jun 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Jun 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Asian CCCL |
| Oct 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | London System | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | London System | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Nov 2023 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Sep 2022 | Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 75th ch-RUS |
| Jul 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jul 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jun 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Blitz |
| Jun 2017 | Arseniy Nesterov | Ilia Iljiushenok | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 21st Voronezh Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilia Iljiushenok and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 19 recorded games, Ilia Iljiushenok has 3 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Ilia Iljiushenok and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jun 2017 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Ilia Iljiushenok and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.