Murali Karthikeyan vs Parham Maghsoodloo
GM Murali Karthikeyan (2668) · GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705)
Murali Karthikeyan and Parham Maghsoodloo have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Karthikeyan leads 6 wins to 5, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Karthikeyan | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karthikeyan with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Maghsoodloo with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Karthikeyan | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Karthikeyan | Draws | Maghsoodloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Murali Karthikeyan | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Championnat de France des Clubs 2026 | Elimination | Groupe B |
| Mar 2026 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn3 |
| Oct 2023 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Qatar Masters Open |
| Apr 2023 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Armageddon Asia&Oceania Win |
| Apr 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Murali Karthikeyan | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Armageddon Asia&Oceania Win |
| Nov 2021 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Dec 2020 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Murali Karthikeyan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Murali Karthikeyan | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18th Asian Continental Open |
| Feb 2019 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Sep 2017 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Murali Karthikeyan | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-Asia rapid U23 5th |
| Aug 2016 | Murali Karthikeyan | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 55th Wch U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Murali Karthikeyan and Parham Maghsoodloo?
In 13 recorded games, Murali Karthikeyan has 6 wins, Parham Maghsoodloo has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Murali Karthikeyan and Parham Maghsoodloo played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2016 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Murali Karthikeyan and Parham Maghsoodloo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.