Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Superbet POL Rapid 2024

French Defense (C01) · ½-½ (Draw) · 50 moves · Round 1.5 · 8 May 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSuperbet POL Rapid 2024
  • Round1.5
  • Date8 May 2024
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C01)
  • Length50 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 28 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: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, 1-0 (World Blitz 2023, 2023).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Superbet POL Rapid 2024

1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 exd5 4.h3 Nf6 5.Nf3 Bd6 6.Bd3 O-O 7.O-O Nc6 8.Nc3 h6 9.Nb5 Re8 10.Nxd6 Qxd6 11.c3 Ne4 12.Re1 Bf5 13.Be3 Re7 14.Bf1 Rae8 15.Rc1 a6 16.Qb3 b5 17.a4 Na5 18.Qb4 Nc4 19.b3 Nxe3 20.Rxe3 c6 21.Rce1 Qf4 22.g3 Qc7 23.axb5 axb5 24.Bg2 Re6 25.c4 bxc4 26.bxc4 Rb8 27.Qa3 Nd6 28.cxd5 Rxe3 29.Rxe3 Nc4 30.Re7 Nxa3 31.Rxc7 cxd5 32.Ne5 Be6 33.Rc5 Rb1+ 34.Kh2 Rb2 35.Bxd5 Rxf2+ 36.Kg1 Rd2 37.Nf3 Rd1+ 38.Kf2 Bxd5 39.Rxd5 Kf8 40.Rc5 Rb1 41.d5 Nb5 42.Nd2 Rb2 43.Ke3 Ke7 44.Rc6 Nd6 45.Rxd6 Rxd2 46.Rxh6 Rxd5 47.Ra6 Rb5 48.Ra7+ Ke6 49.Ra6+ Ke7 50.Ra7+ Ke6 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi met over the board in this full-length game at Superbet POL Rapid 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with French Defense (C01), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 50 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, 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 28 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the Superbet POL Rapid 2024, round 1.5, on 8 May 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Arjun Erigaisi (Black), at Superbet POL Rapid 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used French Defense (ECO code C01). 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 50 moves (100 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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