Parham Maghsoodloo vs Pavel Eljanov
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705) · GM Pavel Eljanov (2664)
Parham Maghsoodloo and Pavel Eljanov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2018 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Maghsoodloo leads 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghsoodloo with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Eljanov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Eljanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Chess.com Open PlayIn1 |
| Jul 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Pavel Eljanov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chennai |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Pavel Eljanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Budapest Hetenyi Memorial |
| Apr 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Oct 2022 | Pavel Eljanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Catalan | 27th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Oct 2021 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Pavel Eljanov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2018 | Pavel Eljanov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Budapest Defense | Titled Tue |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Parham Maghsoodloo and Pavel Eljanov?
In 10 recorded games, Parham Maghsoodloo has 5 wins, Pavel Eljanov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Parham Maghsoodloo and Pavel Eljanov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2018 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Parham Maghsoodloo and Pavel Eljanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.