Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Superbet POL Blitz 2024

Queen's Pawn Game (D02) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 90 moves · Round 9.1 · 11 May 2024

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White
Arjun Erigaisi
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventSuperbet POL Blitz 2024
  • Round9.1
  • Date11 May 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Pawn Game (D02)
  • Length90 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 29 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, ½-½ (Superbet POL Rapid 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, ½-½ (Superbet POL Blitz 2024, 2024).

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

1.d4 d5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4 Bf5 4.e3 e6 5.Bd3 Bg6 6.O-O Bd6 7.Ne5 Nh5 8.Nxg6 hxg6 9.Bxd6 Qxd6 10.c4 c6 11.Nc3 Nd7 12.g3 Nhf6 13.Rb1 dxc4 14.Bxc4 O-O 15.e4 Rfd8 16.Bb3 e5 17.dxe5 Qxe5 18.f4 Qe7 19.Qf3 Nc5 20.e5 Nxb3 21.axb3 Ne8 22.Rbd1 Rxd1 23.Rxd1 Rd8 24.Kf1 Nc7 25.Ne4 Rxd1+ 26.Qxd1 f6 27.Qd6 Kf7 28.Qd4 Nb5 29.Qc4+ Kf8 30.Nc5 fxe5 31.fxe5 Qf7+ 32.Ke2 b6 33.e6 Qf5 34.Nd3 Ke7 35.Nf4 g5 36.Qb4+ Nd6 37.Nd3 Qxe6+ 38.Kd2 c5 39.Qa4 a5 40.Ne1 Qd5+ 41.Kc1 Ne4 42.Nf3 g4 43.Nh4 g5 44.Ng6+ Kf6 45.Qe8 Qe6 46.Qxe6+ Kxe6 47.Kc2 Nd6 48.Kd3 Kf6 49.Nf8 Ke7 50.Ng6+ Kf6 51.Nf8 Ke7 52.Ng6+ Ke6 53.Nf8+ Kd5 54.Nd7 c4+ 55.bxc4+ Nxc4 56.Kc3 Ne5 57.Nxb6+ Ke4 58.Nc4 Nxc4 59.Kxc4 Kf3 60.Kb5 Kg2 61.Kxa5 Kxh2 62.b4 Kxg3 63.b5 Kh3 64.b6 g3 65.b7 g2 66.b8=Q g1=Q 67.Qh8+ Kg2 68.Qh5 Qc5+ 69.Ka6 Qc6+ 70.Ka7 Qc7+ 71.Ka8 Qc8+ 72.Ka7 Qd7+ 73.Ka6 g4 74.Qe5 Qc6+ 75.Ka7 Qc4 76.Qe3 g3 77.Ka8 Qd5+ 78.Ka7 Qd7+ 79.Ka6 Qd6+ 80.Ka5 Kh2 81.Qe4 Qc5+ 82.Ka6 Qg5 83.Qh7+ Kg2 84.Qe4+ Kh3 85.Qh1+ Kg4 86.Qd1+ Kf5 87.Qd5+ Kg6 88.Qg8+ Kh5 89.Qc4 g2 90.Qe2+ Kh6 0-1

Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this marathon at Superbet POL Blitz 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Queen's Pawn Game (D02) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 90 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.

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 29 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Superbet POL Blitz 2024, round 9.1, on 11 May 2024.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Pawn Game (ECO code D02). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 90 moves (180 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 Queen's Pawn Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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