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Murali Karthikeyan vs Parham Maghsoodloo

GM Murali Karthikeyan (2668) · GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705)

6
Karthikeyan wins
2
draws
5
Maghsoodloo wins
13
games

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

SplitGamesKarthikeyanDrawsMaghsoodloo
Karthikeyan with White8215
Maghsoodloo with White5410

Results by time format

FormatGamesKarthikeyanDrawsMaghsoodloo
Blitz6204
Classical5221
Rapid2200

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesKarthikeyanDrawsMaghsoodloo
A05Réti Opening1001
A26Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense1100
A28English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1100
B05Alekhine Defense1001
B12Caro-Kann: Advance Variation1010
B13Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation1001
B23Sicilian: Closed1100
B30Sicilian: Rossolimo1001

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jun 2026Parham MaghsoodlooMurali Karthikeyan1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Classical VariationChampionnat de France des Clubs 2026 | Elimination | Groupe B
Mar 2026Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo0-1Caro-Kann: Exchange VariationChess.com Open PlayIn3
Oct 2023Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo1/2-1/2Caro-Kann: Advance VariationQatar Masters Open
Apr 2023Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo0-1Alekhine DefenseArmageddon Asia&Oceania Win
Apr 2023Parham MaghsoodlooMurali Karthikeyan0-1English Opening: Reverse SicilianArmageddon Asia&Oceania Win
Nov 2021Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo1-0Ruy Lopez: ClosedTata Steel India Rapid
Dec 2020Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo0-1Sicilian: RossolimoTitled Tue
Oct 2020Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo0-1SicilianTitled Tue
Oct 2020Parham MaghsoodlooMurali Karthikeyan0-1Sicilian: ClosedTitled Tue
Jun 2019Parham MaghsoodlooMurali Karthikeyan0-1Sicilian: Moscow Variation18th Asian Continental Open
Feb 2019Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo1-0Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense18th Moscow Aeroflot Open A
Sep 2017Parham MaghsoodlooMurali Karthikeyan0-1Réti Opening: Symmetrical DefensechT-Asia rapid U23 5th
Aug 2016Murali KarthikeyanParham Maghsoodloo0-1Réti Opening55th Wch U20
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Frequently asked questions

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.