Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Parham Maghsoodloo
GM Ian Nepomniachtchi (2719) · GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705)
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Parham Maghsoodloo have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2020 and the most recent in May 2026. Nepomniachtchi leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepomniachtchi with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Maghsoodloo with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nepomniachtchi | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Sardinia World Open A |
| Apr 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | ? | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd UzChess Cup Masters |
| May 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE World Rapid Team |
| Jan 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 86th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| May 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Parham Maghsoodloo?
In 11 recorded games, Ian Nepomniachtchi has 3 wins, Parham Maghsoodloo has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ian Nepomniachtchi and Parham Maghsoodloo played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2020 to May 2026.
What openings do Ian Nepomniachtchi and Parham Maghsoodloo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.