Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Arseniy Nesterov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Zakhartsov leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (30% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Nesterov with White | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Jul 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 19th Moscow Open A |
| Nov 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 18th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup |
| Oct 2021 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Sochi Lobanov Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS rapid |
| Aug 2018 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 10 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 1 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2018 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.