Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

French Defense (C02) · 0-1 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 31 moves · Round 2.17 · 8 August 2024

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result0-1 · Arjun Erigaisi won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round2.17
  • Date8 August 2024
  • OpeningFrench Defense (C02)
  • Length31 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 56 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: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (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 e6 2.e4 d5 3.e5 c5 4.c3 Nc6 5.Nf3 Bd7 6.Be2 Nge7 7.Na3 Ng6 8.O-O f6 9.exf6 Qxf6 10.Nc2 cxd4 11.Ncxd4 Bd6 12.Nb5 Bb8 13.c4 O-O 14.cxd5 exd5 15.Qxd5+ Be6 16.Qg5 Qf7 17.Qh5 Nf4 18.Qxf7+ Bxf7 19.Bxf4 Bxf4 20.Rfe1 Rad8 21.g3 Bb8 22.a3 Bd5 23.Nfd4 Nxd4 24.Nxd4 Be5 25.Rad1 Bf7 26.Nb5 Bxb2 27.Nxa7 Bxa3 28.Rb1 Bc5 29.Nb5 Ba2 30.Rb2 Bxf2+ 31.Kg2 Bd5+ 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi met over the board in this middlegame battle at chess.com SpeedChess 2024 in 2024. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From French Defense (C02) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 31 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, Arjun Erigaisi 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 56 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 2.17, 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 French Defense (ECO code C02). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

Arjun Erigaisi won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 31 moves (62 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 French Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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