Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo, chess.com Speed 2020
Scandinavian Defense (B01) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 21 moves · Round 1.38 · 2 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackParham Maghsoodloo
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round1.38
- Date2 November 2020
- OpeningScandinavian Defense (B01)
- Length21 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 17 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
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Parham Maghsoodloo at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Scandinavian Defense (B01), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 21 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 17 of 43.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 1.38, 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 Scandinavian Defense (ECO code B01). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 21 moves (41 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 Scandinavian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.