Parham Maghsoodloo vs Alireza Firouzja
Parham Maghsoodloo (26, GM, IRI) and Alireza Firouzja (23, GM, FRA) have met 16 times in classical OTB. Maghsoodloo leads with 8 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 saw Maghsoodloo prevail. With current classical ratings of 2710 and 2759, the Elo model gives Firouzja a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2710 vs 2759 (Δ -49)
With Parham Maghsoodloo as white
34% Parham29% draw38% Alireza
With Alireza Firouzja as white
26% Parham24% draw50% Alireza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Parham Maghsoodloo | Alireza Firouzja | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2710-10 | 2759 |
| Peak rating | 2742 · Dec 2023 | 2804 · Dec 2021 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #30 | #7 |
| World rank peak | #12 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,379 | 1,060 |
| Months active | 170 | 165 |
| % white wins | 60% | 57% |
| % black wins | 54% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2720 | 2741 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 175 | 156 |
Best Win
Parham Maghsoodloo
Alireza Firouzja
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Parham Maghsoodloo
Alireza Firouzja