Nikita Afanasiev vs Arseniy Nesterov
Nikita Afanasiev (26, GM, RUS) and Arseniy Nesterov (23, GM, FID) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2549 and 2599, the Elo model gives Nesterov a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2549 vs 2599 (Δ -50)
With Nikita Afanasiev as white
33% Nikita29% draw38% Arseniy
With Arseniy Nesterov as white
26% Nikita24% draw50% Arseniy
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikita Afanasiev | Arseniy Nesterov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2549+8 | 2599-9 |
| Peak rating | 2583 · Jun 2022 | 2608 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 23 |
| World rank now | #317 | #156 |
| World rank peak | #272 | #132 |
| Federation rank now | #17 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,324 | 1,297 |
| Months active | 178 | 165 |
| % white wins | 66% | 51% |
| % black wins | 60% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2524 | 2583 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 592 | 182 |
Best Win
Nikita Afanasiev
Arseniy Nesterov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikita Afanasiev
Arseniy Nesterov