Parham Maghsoodloo vs Nihal Sarin
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705) · GM Nihal Sarin (2717)
Parham Maghsoodloo and Nihal Sarin have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Maghsoodloo leads 5 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghsoodloo with White | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Sarin with White | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Rapid | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Sarin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Mar 2026 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Nov 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Asrian Memorial Blitz |
| Nov 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Asrian Mem Rapid |
| Sep 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Mar 2025 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Sep 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Mar 2022 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Belgrade |
| Dec 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2021 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Oct 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | chT-ESP Rapid |
| Oct 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Capechecs Online Trophy A |
| Oct 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Capechecs Online Trophy A |
| Apr 2020 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | London System | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO |
| Apr 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1st Abu Dhabi Super Blitz KO |
| Feb 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | PRO League Stage |
| May 2019 | Nihal Sarin | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 25th Sigeman & Co |
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What is the head-to-head score between Parham Maghsoodloo and Nihal Sarin?
In 26 recorded games, Parham Maghsoodloo has 5 wins, Nihal Sarin has 13 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Parham Maghsoodloo and Nihal Sarin played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from May 2019 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Parham Maghsoodloo and Nihal Sarin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.