Alexander Grischuk vs Parham Maghsoodloo
GM Alexander Grischuk (2628) · GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705)
Alexander Grischuk and Parham Maghsoodloo have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Grischuk leads 5 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grischuk with White | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Maghsoodloo with White | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Grischuk | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | TCh-ESP Div Honor 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Shymbulak Chess Summer |
| May 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz |
| May 2025 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jul 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Catalan | 2nd Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Mar 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1st Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup A |
| Aug 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Chess.com Rapid Losers |
| Aug 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Losers |
| Jul 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Aug 2021 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Sep 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | PRO League KO Stage |
| Oct 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexander Grischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss |
| Feb 2019 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2018 | Alexander Grischuk | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexander Grischuk and Parham Maghsoodloo?
In 20 recorded games, Alexander Grischuk has 5 wins, Parham Maghsoodloo has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexander Grischuk and Parham Maghsoodloo played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Alexander Grischuk and Parham Maghsoodloo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.