Aleksandr Shimanov vs Parham Maghsoodloo
GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581) · GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705)
Aleksandr Shimanov and Parham Maghsoodloo have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2014 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shimanov leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 62 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimanov with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Maghsoodloo with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shimanov | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B28 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | English Opening | TCh-AUT Rapid |
| May 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | TCh-AUT Blitz |
| Apr 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Catalan | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Jul 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | St. George Defense | Julius Baer Play In Match |
| Sep 2014 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Baku Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandr Shimanov and Parham Maghsoodloo?
In 11 recorded games, Aleksandr Shimanov has 2 wins, Parham Maghsoodloo has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Aleksandr Shimanov and Parham Maghsoodloo played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2014 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Aleksandr Shimanov and Parham Maghsoodloo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.