Parham Maghsoodloo vs Levon Aronian
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705) · GM Levon Aronian (2724)
Parham Maghsoodloo and Levon Aronian have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Maghsoodloo leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghsoodloo with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Aronian with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Aronian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| May 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Nov 2024 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chennai GM |
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2023 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Chennai |
| Jan 2023 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 85th Tata Steel Masters |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Sep 2019 | Levon Aronian | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Sep 2019 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2018 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Levon Aronian | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Wch Blitz |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Parham Maghsoodloo and Levon Aronian?
In 14 recorded games, Parham Maghsoodloo has 3 wins, Levon Aronian has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Parham Maghsoodloo and Levon Aronian played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Parham Maghsoodloo and Levon Aronian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.