Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo, chess.com Speed 2020

Réti Opening (A05) · ½-½ (Draw) · 77 moves · Round 1.28 · 2 November 2020

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Parham Maghsoodloo
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackParham Maghsoodloo
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • Eventchess.com Speed 2020
  • Round1.28
  • Date2 November 2020
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length77 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 21 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, 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 Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo, chess.com Speed 2020

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.g3 b5 3.e3 a6 4.Bg2 Bb7 5.O-O e6 6.b3 c5 7.Bb2 d6 8.c4 Nbd7 9.Qe2 Be7 10.Nc3 b4 11.Na4 O-O 12.d4 Qc7 13.Rfd1 Rad8 14.Nh4 Ne4 15.d5 exd5 16.Nf5 Bf6 17.cxd5 Bxb2 18.Qxb2 Nef6 19.e4 Rfe8 20.f4 Bc8 21.e5 Nxe5 22.fxe5 Rxe5 23.Nh4 Rde8 24.Nf3 Re2 25.Rd2 R2e3 26.Rf1 Bd7 27.Qc1 Bb5 28.Re1 Rxe1+ 29.Nxe1 c4 30.h3 c3 31.Rf2 Qa7 32.Bf3 Ne4 33.Bxe4 Rxe4 34.Kg2 Qd4 35.Nf3 Qxd5 36.Nb6 Qc6 37.Nc4 f6 38.Ne3 d5 39.Nf5 d4 40.g4 d3 41.Kg3 Qc7+ 42.Kg2 Bc6 43.Kg1 Qd7 44.Qd1 d2 45.Nxd2 Qd3 46.Qf1 Qxd2 47.Rxd2 cxd2 48.Kh2 Bb5 49.Qd1 Re1 50.Qxd2 Re2+ 51.Qxe2 Bxe2 52.Nd4 Bd3 53.Nc6 a5 54.Nxa5 Bb1 55.Nc6 Bxa2 56.Nxb4 Bxb3 57.Kg3 Kf7 58.h4 g5 59.hxg5 fxg5 60.Nc6 Be6 61.Nd4 Kf6 62.Kf3 h6 63.Nxe6 Kxe6 64.Ke2 Kd7 65.Kd3 Kc6 66.Ke4 Kc5 67.Kf5 Kd6 68.Kg6 Ke6 69.Kxh6 Kf7 70.Kh5 Kf8 71.Kxg5 Kg7 72.Kh5 Kh7 73.g5 Kg7 74.g6 Kg8 75.Kh6 Kh8 76.g7+ Kg8 77.Kg6 1/2-1/2

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 Réti Opening (A05), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 77 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo. 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 21 of 43.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo played?

At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 1.28, 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 Réti Opening (ECO code A05). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Parham Maghsoodloo.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 77 moves (153 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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