Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Titled Tue 30th Jul Late 2024
Queen's Indian Defense (E12) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 7 · 30 July 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackArjun Erigaisi
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventTitled Tue 30th Jul Late 2024
- Round7
- Date30 July 2024
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E12)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 33 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 (Titled Tue 23rd Jul Late, 2024).
Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (FIDE World Rapid Team, 2024).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Titled Tue 30th Jul Late 2024
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Arjun Erigaisi at Titled Tue 30th Jul Late in 2024. It was played in round 7. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Indian Defense (E12) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 33 of 82.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?
At the Titled Tue 30th Jul Late, round 7, on 30 July 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Arjun Erigaisi (Black), at Titled Tue 30th Jul Late in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E12). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (79 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.