Parham Maghsoodloo vs Nihal Sarin
Parham Maghsoodloo (26, GM, IRI) and Nihal Sarin (22, GM, IND) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Sarin leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2710 and 2723, the Elo model gives Sarin a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2710 vs 2723 (Δ -13)
With Parham Maghsoodloo as white
39% Parham28% draw33% Nihal
With Nihal Sarin as white
30% Parham27% draw44% Nihal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Parham Maghsoodloo | Nihal Sarin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2710-10 | 2723 |
| Peak rating | 2742 · Dec 2023 | 2723 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #30 | #24 |
| World rank peak | #12 | #22 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,379 | 1,118 |
| Months active | 170 | 171 |
| % white wins | 60% | 48% |
| % black wins | 54% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2720 | 2724 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 175 | 187 |
Best Win
Parham Maghsoodloo
Nihal Sarin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Parham Maghsoodloo
Nihal Sarin