Ilia Iljiushenok vs Arseniy Nesterov
Ilia Iljiushenok (33, GM, FID) and Arseniy Nesterov (23, GM, FID) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Iljiushenok leads with 2 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 70% draw rate. Their last meeting at The XXIII Karpov International Chess Tournament drew. With current classical ratings of 2496 and 2599, the Elo model gives Nesterov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2496 vs 2599 (Δ -103)
With Ilia Iljiushenok as white
28% Ilia25% draw47% Arseniy
With Arseniy Nesterov as white
20% Ilia21% draw58% Arseniy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ilia Iljiushenok | Arseniy Nesterov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2496+1 | 2599-9 |
| Peak rating | 2567 · Oct 2022 | 2608 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 23 |
| World rank now | #609 | #156 |
| World rank peak | #327 | #132 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,198 | 1,297 |
| Months active | 203 | 165 |
| % white wins | 54% | 51% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2492 | 2583 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 182 | 182 |
Best Win
Ilia Iljiushenok
Arseniy Nesterov
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).
Ilia Iljiushenok
Arseniy Nesterov