Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, World Blitz 2021

Petrov Defense (C42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 72 moves · Round 12.1 · 29 December 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventWorld Blitz 2021
  • Round12.1
  • Date29 December 2021
  • OpeningPetrov Defense (C42)
  • Length72 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 2 of 82 between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi in the Rama Chess database (2021–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 44–18 with 20 draws.

Previous game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Julius Baer GenCup Prelim, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, World Blitz 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d3 Nc6 4.g3 d5 5.exd5 Nxd5 6.Bg2 Be7 7.O-O O-O 8.Re1 f6 9.d4 Bg4 10.h3 Bxf3 11.Qxf3 Ndb4 12.Qb3+ Kh8 13.c3 Nd3 14.Rd1 Nxc1 15.Rxc1 Rb8 16.dxe5 Nxe5 17.Rd1 Qc8 18.Nd2 c6 19.f4 Nd3 20.Nf3 Nc5 21.Qc4 Qe6 22.Qxe6 Nxe6 23.Bf1 Rbd8 24.Kg2 Nc5 25.Rxd8 Rxd8 26.Re1 Bf8 27.Nd4 g6 28.Bc4 f5 29.Nf3 Ne4 30.Bb3 Kg7 31.Re2 a5 32.Bc2 Nc5 33.Nd4 Rd7 34.g4 fxg4 35.hxg4 Re7 36.Rd2 Ne6 37.Ne2 Kf6 38.Kf3 Re8 39.Ng3 Rd8 40.Ne4+ Kg7 41.Re2 Nc5 42.Nf2 a4 43.b4 axb3 44.axb3 b5 45.b4 Na4 46.Ne4 Re8 47.Rd2 Nb6 48.Bb3 h6 49.Ra2 Ra8 50.Rd2 Ra3 51.Rb2 Nd5 52.f5 gxf5 53.gxf5 Be7 54.Ke2 Bf6 55.Kd3 Nf4+ 56.Ke3 Nd5+ 57.Bxd5 cxd5 58.Nxf6 Kxf6 59.Kd4 Kxf5 60.Rh2 Kg5 61.Rg2+ Kf5 62.Rh2 Kg5 63.Rh3 Ra8 64.Re3 Rd8 65.Re7 h5 66.Rg7+ Kf4 67.Rb7 h4 68.Rxb5 h3 69.Rb7 h2 70.Rh7 Kg3 71.Rg7+ Kf2 72.Rh7 Kg2 1/2-1/2

This marathon sees Magnus Carlsen take on Arjun Erigaisi at World Blitz 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Petrov Defense (C42) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 72 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi. 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 Arjun Erigaisi?

In the 82 games between them in our database (2021 to 2025) Carlsen leads 44–18 with 20 draws. This game is number 2 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the World Blitz 2021, round 12.1, on 29 December 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Arjun Erigaisi (Black), at World Blitz 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Petrov Defense (ECO code C42). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 72 moves (144 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 Petrov Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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