Nikita Afanasiev vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Nikita Afanasiev (2549) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Nikita Afanasiev and Arseniy Nesterov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2024. Afanasiev leads 4 wins to 2, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afanasiev with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Nesterov with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Afanasiev | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | ch-RUS Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| May 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Gelendzhik Rapid Open |
| Nov 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| May 2022 | Nikita Afanasiev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Gelendzhik Open |
| Oct 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | chT-RUS Blitz |
| Oct 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Rapid |
| Sep 2021 | Nikita Afanasiev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Jun 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Anapa Sea Harbor Cup Rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd Voronezh Open A |
| Oct 2016 | Arseniy Nesterov | Nikita Afanasiev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | ch-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Afanasiev and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 13 recorded games, Nikita Afanasiev has 4 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Nikita Afanasiev and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Oct 2024.
What openings do Nikita Afanasiev and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.