Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

Queen's Indian Defense (E10) · 0-1 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 47 moves · Round 2.21 · 8 August 2024

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result0-1 · Arjun Erigaisi won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round2.21
  • Date8 August 2024
  • OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E10)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 52 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: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.e3 Be7 5.b3 O-O 6.Bb2 b6 7.Nc3 Bb7 8.cxd5 Nxd5 9.Nxd5 Qxd5 10.Bc4 Qa5+ 11.Ke2 Nd7 12.a3 Rfd8 13.Qc2 Qh5 14.h3 c5 15.g4 Qh6 16.Rad1 cxd4 17.Bxd4 Bxa3 18.h4 Rac8 19.Qa2 Bc5 20.Ba1 a5 21.h5 Be7 22.Qa4 Bc6 23.Qa2 Bf6 24.Rhg1 Bxa1 25.Qxa1 b5 26.Bd3 Bxf3+ 27.Kxf3 Qg5 28.Kg3 Nf6 29.Kh3 h6 30.f4 Qc5 31.g5 Nxh5 32.Qe5 Qxe5 33.fxe5 hxg5 34.Rxg5 g6 35.Bxg6 fxg6 36.Rdg1 Kf7 37.Rxg6 Rh8 38.R6g5 Rcg8 39.Rf1+ Ke7 40.Kg4 Rxg5+ 41.Kxg5 Ng3 42.Rc1 Ne4+ 43.Kf4 Rh4+ 44.Kf3 Nd2+ 45.Ke2 Nxb3 46.Rc7+ Kd8 47.Rg7 a4 0-1

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Arjun Erigaisi at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E10), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 47 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.

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, Arjun Erigaisi won with the black 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 52 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 2.21, on 8 August 2024.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Arjun Erigaisi (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024.

What opening was played?

The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E10). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

Arjun Erigaisi won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (94 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.

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