Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo, chess.com Speed 2020
Sicilian Defense (B20) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 32 moves · Round 1.310 · 2 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackParham Maghsoodloo
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round1.310
- Date2 November 2020
- OpeningSicilian Defense (B20)
- Length32 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 15 of 43 between Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo in the Rama Chess database (2020–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 29–6 with 8 draws.
Previous game: Maghsoodloo vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
Next game: Maghsoodloo vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo, chess.com Speed 2020
A middlegame battle in which Magnus Carlsen was paired against Parham Maghsoodloo at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Sicilian Defense (B20) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 32 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo?
In the 43 games between them in our database (2020 to 2025) Carlsen leads 29–6 with 8 draws. This game is number 15 of 43.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 1.310, on 2 November 2020.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Parham Maghsoodloo (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020.
What opening was played?
The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B20). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 32 moves (63 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.