Arseniy Nesterov vs Volodar Murzin
Arseniy Nesterov (23, GM, FID) and Volodar Murzin (20, GM, FID) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2599 and 2650, the Elo model gives Murzin a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2599 vs 2650 (Δ -51)
With Arseniy Nesterov as white
33% Arseniy29% draw38% Volodar
With Volodar Murzin as white
26% Arseniy24% draw50% Volodar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arseniy Nesterov | Volodar Murzin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2599-9 | 2650-5 |
| Peak rating | 2608 · Apr 2026 | 2678 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 19 |
| World rank now | #156 | #65 |
| World rank peak | #132 | #46 |
| Federation rank now | #6 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,297 | 1,164 |
| Months active | 165 | 137 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 46% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2583 | 2636 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 223 |
Best Win
Arseniy Nesterov
Volodar Murzin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arseniy Nesterov
Volodar Murzin