Arseniy Nesterov vs Rudik Makarian
Arseniy Nesterov (23, GM, FID) and Rudik Makarian (22, GM, FID) have met 11 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 2–2 with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at Aeroflot Open 2026 drew. With current classical ratings of 2599 and 2551, the Elo model gives Nesterov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2599 vs 2551 (Δ +48)
With Arseniy Nesterov as white
50% Arseniy24% draw26% Rudik
With Rudik Makarian as white
37% Arseniy29% draw34% Rudik
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arseniy Nesterov | Rudik Makarian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2599-9 | 2551 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Apr 2026 | 2562 · Jan 2023 |
| Peak age | 23 | 19 |
| World rank now | #156 | #304 |
| World rank peak | #132 | #304 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 1,177 |
| Months active | 165 | 145 |
| % white wins | 51% | 62% |
| % black wins | 46% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2583 | 2546 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 221 |
Best Win
Arseniy Nesterov
Rudik Makarian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arseniy Nesterov
Rudik Makarian