Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Winners 2025

Nimzo-Indian Defense (E25) · ½-½ (Draw) · 53 moves · Round 3.2 · 19 February 2025

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White
Arjun Erigaisi
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters Winners 2025
  • Round3.2
  • Date19 February 2025
  • OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E25)
  • Length53 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 64 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Winners, 2025).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Chessable Masters Winners, 2025).

The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Chessable Masters Winners 2025

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.f3 d5 5.a3 Bxc3+ 6.bxc3 c5 7.cxd5 Nxd5 8.dxc5 Qa5 9.e4 Nf6 10.Be3 O-O 11.Kf2 Nfd7 12.a4 Nxc5 13.Qd6 Nba6 14.Bxa6 Nxa6 15.Ne2 Rd8 16.Qg3 e5 17.h4 f6 18.Rhb1 Qc7 19.Kg1 Be6 20.Qf2 b6 21.a5 Nc5 22.Bxc5 bxc5 23.Ng3 Rab8 24.a6 Rxb1+ 25.Rxb1 Qa5 26.h5 h6 27.Kh2 Kh7 28.Rb7 Qxa6 29.Re7 Rd7 30.Qxc5 Rxe7 31.Qxe7 Qc6 32.Qxa7 Qxc3 33.Qe7 Qc8 34.Nf1 Qc1 35.Ng3 Qc8 36.Ne2 Qd7 37.Qxd7 Bxd7 38.Nc3 Kg8 39.Nd5 Kf7 40.Ne3 Bb5 41.Nf5 Bd7 42.Ne3 g6 43.hxg6+ Kxg6 44.g4 h5 45.gxh5+ Kxh5 46.Kg3 Kg5 47.Kf2 f5 48.exf5 Bxf5 49.Nxf5 Kxf5 50.Ke3 Kf6 51.Ke4 Ke6 52.f4 exf4 53.Kxf4 1/2-1/2

Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at Chessable Masters Winners in 2025. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Nimzo-Indian Defense (E25) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.

Running to 53 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.

When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 64 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters Winners, round 3.2, on 19 February 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Chessable Masters Winners in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E25). A strategic battle of structure and activity.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 53 moves (105 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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