Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024
Modern Defense (B06) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 2.14 · 8 August 2024
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteArjun Erigaisi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
- Round2.14
- Date8 August 2024
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length40 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 37 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 (FIDE World Bl Team Final, 2024).
Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).
The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024
A middlegame battle in which Arjun Erigaisi was paired against Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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 37 of 82.
Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 2.14, on 8 August 2024.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 40 moves (80 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 Modern Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.