Ihor Nester vs Nazar Ustianovich
Ihor Nester (49, IM, UKR) and Nazar Ustianovich (43, FM, SUI) have met 18 times in classical OTB. Nester leads with 2 wins to 1, with 15 draws — a 83% draw rate. Their last meeting at Petra Weekend no. 27 drew. With current classical ratings of 2268 and 2316, the Elo model gives Ustianovich a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2268 vs 2316 (Δ -48)
With Ihor Nester as white
35% Ihor27% draw38% Nazar
With Nazar Ustianovich as white
27% Ihor23% draw50% Nazar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ihor Nester | Nazar Ustianovich | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2268 | 2316+6 |
| Peak rating | 2420 · Oct 2006 | 2403 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 29 | 35 |
| World rank now | #5,245 | #3,597 |
| World rank peak | #1,718 | #2,134 |
| Federation rank now | #131 | #36 |
| Games (career, STD) | 998 | 735 |
| Months active | 216 | 218 |
| % white wins | 58% | 62% |
| % black wins | 47% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2327 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 21 |
Best Win
Ihor Nester
Nazar Ustianovich
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (33)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ihor Nester
Nazar Ustianovich