Parham Maghsoodloo vs Vladislav Kovalev
GM Parham Maghsoodloo (2705) · GM Vladislav Kovalev (2565)
Parham Maghsoodloo and Vladislav Kovalev have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2017 and the most recent in May 2025. Maghsoodloo leads 10 wins to 3, with 8 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maghsoodloo with White | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Kovalev with White | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Maghsoodloo | Draws | Kovalev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz |
| May 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6th Sharjah Masters |
| Feb 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Airthings Play In Match |
| Feb 2023 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Airthings Play In Match |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian | Wch Blitz |
| Jul 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk22 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | 27th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Dec 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | EU-Cup Online Gr-F |
| Sep 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Catalan | 14th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Mar 2020 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2019 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 81st Tata Steel Challengers |
| Dec 2018 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Wch Rapid |
| Sep 2018 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1-0 | Catalan | Olympiad-43 |
| Feb 2018 | Parham Maghsoodloo | Vladislav Kovalev | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17th Aeroflot Open A |
| Nov 2017 | Vladislav Kovalev | Parham Maghsoodloo | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Baku Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Parham Maghsoodloo and Vladislav Kovalev?
In 21 recorded games, Parham Maghsoodloo has 10 wins, Vladislav Kovalev has 3 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Parham Maghsoodloo and Vladislav Kovalev played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Nov 2017 to May 2025.
What openings do Parham Maghsoodloo and Vladislav Kovalev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.