Sergei Lobanov vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Sergei Lobanov (2522) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2588)
Sergei Lobanov and Arseniy Nesterov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Lobanov leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lobanov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobanov with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Nesterov with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lobanov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lobanov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 15th Sep 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Sergei Lobanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 78th ch-RUS |
| Jun 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergei Lobanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Nov 2023 | Sergei Lobanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| May 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergei Lobanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | St Petersburg Amir Cup Rapid |
| Dec 2020 | Sergei Lobanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS U21 |
| Nov 2018 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergei Lobanov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 26th Chigorin Memorial |
| May 2018 | Sergei Lobanov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 16th Somov Memorial |
| Oct 2017 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergei Lobanov | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd Jermuk EU U16 GP |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Lobanov and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 10 recorded games, Sergei Lobanov has 3 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sergei Lobanov and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Sergei Lobanov and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.