Parham Maghsoodloo vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

Flank Openings (A01) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 50 moves · Round 1.39 · 2 November 2020

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Parham Maghsoodloo
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteParham Maghsoodloo
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • Eventchess.com Speed 2020
  • Round1.39
  • Date2 November 2020
  • OpeningFlank Openings (A01)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 16 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: Carlsen vs Maghsoodloo, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

Next game: Carlsen vs Maghsoodloo, 1-0 (chess.com Speed 2020, 2020).

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The moves of Parham Maghsoodloo vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com Speed 2020

1.b3 e5 2.Bb2 Nc6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2 Be6 5.c4 dxc4 6.bxc4 Bxc4 7.Qa4 Bd5 8.Bxd5 Qxd5 9.Nf3 f6 10.Nc3 Qd7 11.Kd1 Bc5 12.e3 Nge7 13.Ke2 O-O-O 14.Qc4 Bb6 15.Rhd1 Kb8 16.a4 Na5 17.Qb5 Qg4 18.Ba3 e4 19.Bxe7 c6 20.Qb4 exf3+ 21.Ke1 Qxb4 22.Bxb4 c5 23.Bxa5 Bxa5 24.Ne4 b6 25.Rac1 Rd3 26.g4 Rhd8 27.h4 Kc7 28.h5 Kc6 29.Kf1 Bxd2 30.Rb1 Bb4 31.Rdc1 h6 32.Kg1 R8d7 33.Kh2 a5 34.Kg3 Ra3 35.Kxf3 Rxa4 36.Ng3 Ra2 37.Nf5 a4 38.Kg3 a3 39.f4 Kb5 40.Kf3 Rb2 41.Ra1 c4 42.Nd4+ Rxd4 43.exd4 c3 44.Ke3 Kc4 45.Rd1 b5 46.d5 Bc5+ 47.Ke4 Rd2 48.Rxd2 cxd2 49.Rd1 a2 50.Rxd2 a1=Q 0-1

This full-length game sees Parham Maghsoodloo take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Flank Openings (A01) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 50 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.

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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Use the board above to replay every move, switch to the analyser for engine evaluation, or open Practice mode to test your own ideas.

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 16 of 43.

Where and when was Parham Maghsoodloo vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 1.39, on 2 November 2020.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Parham Maghsoodloo (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020.

What opening was played?

The game used Flank Openings (ECO code A01). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 50 moves (100 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 Flank Openings collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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