Parham Maghsoodloo vs Alexey Sarana
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705) · GM Alexey Sarana (2666)
Parham Maghsoodloo and Alexey Sarana have played 53 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2019 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Maghsoodloo leads 31 wins to 18, with 4 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghsoodloo with White | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 |
| Sarana with White | 24 | 17 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 44 | 27 | 2 | 15 |
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Sarana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 53 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Italian Game | 3rd 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| May 2025 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Grand Prix PlusCity Blitz |
| Dec 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chennai GM |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Jun 2024 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Aktobe Dvorkovich Open |
| Nov 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Nov 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Belgrade |
| Mar 2022 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Jan 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
| Mar 2021 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Cappelle Online Bullet Open |
| Oct 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Capechecs Online Trophy f |
| Oct 2020 | Alexey Sarana | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Capechecs Online Trophy f |
| Aug 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Alexey Sarana | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Parham Maghsoodloo and Alexey Sarana?
In 53 recorded games, Parham Maghsoodloo has 31 wins, Alexey Sarana has 18 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Parham Maghsoodloo and Alexey Sarana played each other?
Our database records 53 games between them, from Jul 2019 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Parham Maghsoodloo and Alexey Sarana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Indian Defense (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.