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Playing now: Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026Arseniy Nesterov
Luft classical
FIDE classical
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- Russian Championship
Luft classical rating
Not ranked yet: the Luft classical rating needs at least 10 classical games in top events over the last year.
Openings
Their most-played, from 31 classical games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 42% |
| Catalan Opening | 3 | 67% |
| King's Indian Defense | 2 | 50% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 100% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 6 | 42% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 63% |
| King's Indian Attack, with e6 | 1 | 100% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 100% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 100% |
Recent events
See allBest wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMF. PeraltaLast 31 Jul 2023 · FIDE World Cup 2023 | 2 | 020 |
| GMA. GiriLast 3 Aug 2023 · FIDE World Cup 2023 | 2 | 020 |
| GMS. AtabayevLast 2 Nov 2025 · FIDE World Cup 2025 | 2 | 110 |
| GMP. HarikrishnaLast 5 Nov 2025 · FIDE World Cup 2025 | 2 | 011 |
| N. KusathaLast 10 Nov 2026 · Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026 | 2 | 200 |
Luft rapid
FIDE rapid
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- Underdog
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No rapid titles on record yet.
Attributes
Luft rapid rating
2592No. 60
From 19 rapid games in top events over the last year, playing at a 2668 level, with 1 win against the top 10.
| ResultsPlayed at a 2668 level, blended with their FIDE rating | +15 |
| Tournament winsNone in the last year | 0 |
| FormThe last 3 months against the whole year | 0 |
| ConsistencyHow steady they are from event to event | −4 |
| Activity19 rapid games in top events | −7 |
Openings
Their most-played, from 41 rapid games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 80% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 75% |
| King's Indian Attack | 2 | 75% |
| Indian Defense | 2 | 25% |
| Catalan Opening | 2 | 25% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 30% |
| Petrov's Defense | 5 | 30% |
| Rapport-Jobava System | 2 | 75% |
| Bishop's Opening | 2 | 50% |
| Catalan Opening | 1 | 100% |
Recent events
See allBest wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMH. MartirosyanLast 28 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2 | 101 |
| GML. FressinetLast 26 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Rapid Championship | 1 | 010 |
| GME. Iturrizaga BonelliLast 27 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Rapid Championship | 1 | 100 |
| GMP. MaghsoodlooLast 28 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Rapid Championship | 1 | 001 |
| IMM. MadaminovLast 14 Jul 2024 · 57th International Chess Festival Biel (Open) | 1 | 001 |
Luft blitz
FIDE blitz
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No blitz flair in the last year yet.
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No blitz titles on record yet.
Attributes
Luft blitz rating
2560No. 96
From 15 blitz games in top events over the last year, playing at a 2656 level.
| ResultsPlayed at a 2656 level, blended with their FIDE rating | +19 |
| Tournament winsNone in the last year | 0 |
| FormThe last 3 months against the whole year | 0 |
| ConsistencyHow steady they are from event to event | +3 |
| Activity15 blitz games in top events | −8 |
Openings
Their most-played, from 47 blitz games in top events over the last 4 years
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 50% |
| King's Indian Defense | 3 | 83% |
| Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 50% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 50% |
| Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 50% |
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Petrov's Defense | 4 | 50% |
| Zukertort Opening | 4 | 38% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 50% |
| Four Knights Game | 3 | 33% |
| King's Indian Attack | 2 | 100% |
Recent events
Best wins
Most played
| Opponent | Games | WDL |
|---|---|---|
| GMJ. van ForeestLast 29 Dec 2025 · FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 | 2 | 101 |
| GMA. DreevLast 29 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Blitz Championship | 1 | 010 |
| GMC. HoltLast 29 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Blitz Championship | 1 | 100 |
| GMV. SanalLast 29 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Blitz Championship | 1 | 100 |
| GMN. AbdusattorovLast 29 Dec 2023 · 2023 FIDE World Blitz Championship | 1 | 100 |