Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2024

English Opening (A10) · 1-0 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 40 moves · Round 2.16 · 8 August 2024

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Arjun Erigaisi
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Arjun Erigaisi won
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2024
  • Round2.16
  • Date8 August 2024
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A10)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 57 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, 0-1 (chess.com SpeedChess 2024, 2024).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Tata Steel India Rapid, 2024).

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

1.c4 b6 2.Nf3 Bb7 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.O-O c5 6.Nc3 Nc6 7.e3 Nf6 8.d4 cxd4 9.exd4 d5 10.cxd5 Nxd5 11.Nxd5 Qxd5 12.Ne5 Qxg2+ 13.Kxg2 Nxd4+ 14.f3 Bxe5 15.Be3 Nf5 16.Qa4+ Kf8 17.Bf4 Bxb2 18.Rad1 Kg7 19.Rd7 Bc8 20.Rc7 Bf6 21.Re1 Be6 22.Be5 Bxe5 23.Rxe5 Rhc8 24.Rxc8 Rxc8 25.g4 Rc4 26.Qxa7 Rc2+ 27.Kg1 Nd4 28.Re3 Bd5 29.Qxe7 Nxf3+ 30.Rxf3 Bxf3 31.g5 Bh5 32.a4 Rc4 33.Qe5+ Kg8 34.Qb5 Rg4+ 35.Kf2 h6 36.gxh6 Kh7 37.h3 Rf4+ 38.Kg3 Rf3+ 39.Kg2 Rf4 40.Qe5 1-0

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

From English Opening (A10) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

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.

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. 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 57 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2024, round 2.16, 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 English Opening (ECO code A10). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Arjun Erigaisi 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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