Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025

Indian Defenses (A45) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 82 moves · Round 8 · 14 October 2025

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Arjun Erigaisi
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventTitled Tue 14th Oct 2025
  • Round8
  • Date14 October 2025
  • OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
  • Length82 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 79 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 (Titled Tue 23rd Sep 2025, 2025).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 25th Nov 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 b6 3.Nc3 Bb7 4.e3 e6 5.h3 a6 6.a3 d6 7.Nf3 Nbd7 8.Bd3 g6 9.Qe2 Bg7 10.e4 b5 11.O-O-O Nb6 12.Kb1 Nfd7 13.h4 h6 14.Qe3 Qe7 15.e5 Bxf3 16.exd6 cxd6 17.Qxf3 d5 18.Qg3 Rc8 19.Bd6 Qf6 20.Rhe1 Bf8 21.Re3 Bxd6 22.Qxd6 Qe7 23.Qxe7+ Kxe7 24.Ne2 Nc4 25.Bxc4 bxc4 26.Re1 Kd6 27.Rf3 Rh7 28.Kc1 g5 29.Nc3 gxh4 30.Nd1 Nf8 31.Ne3 h5 32.Kd2 Rb8 33.Rb1 Ng6 34.Rh3 a5 35.b3 cxb3 36.Rxb3 Rhh8 37.Rh1 Rhc8 38.Rhb1 Rxb3 39.cxb3 Nf4 40.Rh1 Rb8 41.Kc3 Rg8 42.Rxh4 Nxg2 43.Rxh5 Nf4 44.Rh4 Ne2+ 45.Kd3 Nc1+ 46.Kc2 Rc8+ 47.Kb2 Nd3+ 48.Ka2 Rc3 49.Rh7 f5 50.Rh6 Ke7 51.Rh7+ Kf6 52.Rh6+ Kf7 53.Rh7+ Kg6 54.Ra7 Nxf2 55.Ng2 Nd3 56.Nh4+ Kg5 57.Nf3+ Kf4 58.Nh4 Rc2+ 59.Ka1 Rc1+ 60.Ka2 Rh1 61.Ng6+ Ke3 62.Ra6 Rh2+ 63.Kb1 f4 64.Rxe6+ Kxd4 65.Rf6 Ke4 66.b4 axb4 67.axb4 Rb2+ 68.Ka1 Rxb4 69.Re6+ Kf5 70.Rd6 Rd4 71.Ne7+ Ke4 72.Re6+ Kf3 73.Nc6 Re4 74.Rf6 Ke3 75.Ne7 Rxe7 76.Kb1 Re4 77.Kc2 f3 78.Kc3 f2 79.Rxf2 d4+ 80.Kb3 Nxf2 81.Kc4 d3+ 82.Kd5 d2 0-1

In this encounter Arjun Erigaisi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 8. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Indian Defenses (A45), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

At 82 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen 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 79 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025, round 8, on 14 October 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 82 moves (164 plies).

Can I replay this game move by move?

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Where can I find more games like this?

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