Vadim Zvjaginsev vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Vadim Zvjaginsev (2522) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2590)
Vadim Zvjaginsev and Arseniy Nesterov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2021 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Zvjaginsev leads 1 wins to 1, with 11 draws (15% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvjaginsev with White | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Nesterov with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zvjaginsev | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D20 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Superfinal 2026 (m) |
| Oct 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | ch-RUS Rapid 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 78th ch-RUS |
| Jul 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Nov 2024 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | Yuri Dokhoian Mem Rapid |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2023 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | RUS Cup final |
| Dec 2022 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Dec 2022 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | Moscow Dvoretsky Memorial |
| Jun 2022 | Vadim Zvjaginsev | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 75th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Jul 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vadim Zvjaginsev | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 5th Bryansk Zilberstein Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vadim Zvjaginsev and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 13 recorded games, Vadim Zvjaginsev has 1 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Vadim Zvjaginsev and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2021 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Vadim Zvjaginsev and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.