Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo, chess.com Speed 2020
Italian Game (C50) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 54 moves · Round 1.19 · 2 November 2020
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackParham Maghsoodloo
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com Speed 2020
- Round1.19
- Date2 November 2020
- OpeningItalian Game (C50)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 4 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
This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Parham Maghsoodloo at chess.com Speed 2020 in 2020. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Italian Game (C50), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Running to 54 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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 4 of 43.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Parham Maghsoodloo played?
At the chess.com Speed 2020, round 1.19, 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 Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.