Parham Maghsoodloo vs Magnus Carlsen, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D35) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 56 moves · Round 10.3 · 25 January 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteParham Maghsoodloo
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Event85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
- Round10.3
- Date25 January 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D35)
- Length56 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 34 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 (World Rapid 2022, 2022).
Next game: Maghsoodloo vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 28th Feb Early, 2023).
The moves of Parham Maghsoodloo vs Magnus Carlsen, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
Parham Maghsoodloo and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Gambit Declined (D35), a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 56 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.
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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black 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 34 of 43.
Where and when was Parham Maghsoodloo vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 85th Tata Steel Masters, round 10.3, on 25 January 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Parham Maghsoodloo (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D35). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 56 moves (112 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.