Parham Maghsoodloo vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705) · GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2723)
Parham Maghsoodloo and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Maghsoodloo leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (39% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghsoodloo with White | 12 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Mamedyarov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Mamedyarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | World Rapid 2025 |
| May 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Oct 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1-0 | English Opening | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2nd Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tashkent UzChess Masters |
| Mar 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 1st Tashkent Kasimdzhanov Cup A |
| Dec 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Tata Steel India Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid |
| Nov 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Bundesliga 2022-23 |
| Sep 2022 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Shusha Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Shusha Blitz |
| Sep 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Shusha Rapid |
| Apr 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Oct 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | PRO League Stage |
| Dec 2018 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | Wch Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Parham Maghsoodloo and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov?
In 18 recorded games, Parham Maghsoodloo has 3 wins, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Parham Maghsoodloo and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Parham Maghsoodloo and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.