Zhamsaran Tsydypov vs Arseniy Nesterov
GM Zhamsaran Tsydypov (2525) · GM Arseniy Nesterov (2593)
Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Arseniy Nesterov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2019 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Tsydypov leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsydypov with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nesterov with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tsydypov | Draws | Nesterov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Philidor | Russian Chess Crown A |
| Oct 2025 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ch-RUS Blitz 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP |
| Dec 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP |
| Nov 2023 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Voronezh Open |
| Oct 2021 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS Rapid |
| Sep 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Cheliabinsk Kurnosov Memorial Rapid |
| Apr 2021 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2019 | Arseniy Nesterov | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | RUS Top 16 rapid GP |
| Oct 2019 | Zhamsaran Tsydypov | Arseniy Nesterov | 1-0 | Scotch Game | chT-RUS rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Arseniy Nesterov?
In 12 recorded games, Zhamsaran Tsydypov has 6 wins, Arseniy Nesterov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Arseniy Nesterov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2019 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Zhamsaran Tsydypov and Arseniy Nesterov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (1 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.