Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo
GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705)
Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo have played 43 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2020 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Carlsen leads 29 wins to 6, with 8 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsen with White | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| Maghsoodloo with White | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 38 | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Carlsen | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 43 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2024 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Olympiad-45 |
| Dec 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Dec 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Rapid |
| Oct 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 37th EU-Cup |
| May 2022 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Saragossa Opening | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 | Sicilian | Chess.com Speed |
| Nov 2020 | Magnus Carlsen | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Speed |
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What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo?
In 43 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 29 wins, Parham Maghsoodloo has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo played each other?
Our database records 43 games between them, from Nov 2020 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.