Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

Catalan Opening (E00) · 1-0 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 73 moves · Round 2.8 · 8 August 2024

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White
Arjun Erigaisi
1 – 0
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Arjun Erigaisi won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round2.8
  • Date8 August 2024
  • OpeningCatalan Opening (E00)
  • Length73 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 41 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

Next game: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

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The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Bg5 h6 4.Bh4 Be7 5.Nc3 d5 6.e3 dxc4 7.Bxc4 c5 8.Nf3 cxd4 9.Nxd4 Bd7 10.O-O O-O 11.Qb3 Nc6 12.Nxc6 Bxc6 13.Rfd1 Qa5 14.Bb5 Bxb5 15.Nxb5 Rfd8 16.h3 Rac8 17.Nd4 Qd5 18.Qxd5 Rxd5 19.Rac1 Rcd8 20.Rf1 g5 21.Bg3 Ne4 22.Rc7 Nxg3 23.fxg3 R8d7 24.Rxd7 Rxd7 25.Nf3 Bc5 26.Kf2 Rd3 27.Re1 f6 28.Re2 Kf7 29.Ne1 Rd1 30.Nf3 Bb6 31.Rd2 Rb1 32.g4 Ke7 33.Rc2 a5 34.Nd2 Ra1 35.Nc4 Bc7 36.a3 a4 37.Nd2 Be5 38.Nf3 Bd6 39.Nd4 Kd7 40.Rd2 Be5 41.Nf3+ Ke7 42.Nxe5 fxe5 43.Rc2 b5 44.Kf3 Kd6 45.Ke4 Rd1 46.Rf2 Rd5 47.Rf8 Ke7 48.Rh8 b4 49.axb4 Rb5 50.Rxh6 Rxb4+ 51.Kxe5 Rb5+ 52.Kd4 Rxb2 53.Rh7+ Kf6 54.Ra7 Rxg2 55.Rxa4 Rd2+ 56.Ke4 Rh2 57.Ra8 Rxh3 58.Rf8+ Kg7 59.Rf3 Rh4 60.Ke5 Rxg4 61.Kxe6 Kg6 62.Ke5 Ra4 63.e4 g4 64.Rf8 Kg5 65.Rg8+ Kh6 66.Rxg4 Ra5+ 67.Kf6 Ra6+ 68.Kf5 Ra1 69.e5 Rf1+ 70.Ke6 Ra1 71.Kf6 Rf1+ 72.Ke7 Ra1 73.e6 1-0

This marathon sees Arjun Erigaisi take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Catalan Opening (E00) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

At 73 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, Arjun Erigaisi 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 41 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 2.8, 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 Catalan Opening (ECO code E00). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Arjun Erigaisi won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 73 moves (145 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 Catalan Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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