Sergey Volkov vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Sergey Volkov (2382) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Sergey Volkov and Arseniy Nesterov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Volkov leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (31% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Volkov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkov with White | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Nesterov with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Volkov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Volkov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Jul 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 19th Moscow Open A |
| Jun 2023 | Sergey Volkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Voronezh Open |
| Jun 2022 | Sergey Volkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open |
| Nov 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS GP Rapid Final |
| Nov 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Sergey Volkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 49th Rilton Cup |
| Nov 2019 | Sergey Volkov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 15th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Jun 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 23rd Voronezh Open A |
| Dec 2018 | Arseniy Nesterov | Sergey Volkov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 48th Rilton Cup |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergey Volkov and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 13 recorded games, Sergey Volkov has 1 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Sergey Volkov and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Mar 2024.
What openings do Sergey Volkov and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.