Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 25th Nov 2025

Sicilian Defense (B50) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 117 moves · Round 11 · 25 November 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 25th Nov 2025
  • Round11
  • Date25 November 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B50)
  • Length117 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 80 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 (Titled Tue 14th Oct 2025, 2025).

Next game: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, ½-½ (World Rapid 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Titled Tue 25th Nov 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Nc6 5.O-O e6 6.Re1 Be7 7.a4 O-O 8.c3 d5 9.Bb3 dxe4 10.dxe4 Qxd1 11.Bxd1 Rd8 12.Bc2 b6 13.Na3 h6 14.Bf4 g5 15.Bc7 Rd7 16.Bg3 Nh5 17.Ne5 Nxe5 18.Bxe5 Bb7 19.a5 Bc6 20.axb6 axb6 21.Nc4 Rxa1 22.Rxa1 b5 23.Na5 Ba8 24.Nb3 Bb7 25.Ra7 f6 26.Bb8 c4 27.Na5 Bc8 28.g3 Bc5 29.Rc7 Rxc7 30.Bxc7 Ng7 31.b3 Ne8 32.Bd8 cxb3 33.Nxb3 Ba3 34.Nd4 Bd7 35.Bd3 Nd6 36.Bxf6 Bb2 37.Nc2 Kf7 38.Bd4 Nc4 39.Bxc4 bxc4 40.Ne3 Bb5 41.Ng4 h5 42.Ne5+ Ke7 43.f3 Ba3 44.Kf2 Bd6 45.Ke3 Bc7 46.h4 gxh4 47.gxh4 Ke8 48.Ng6 Kf7 49.Ne5+ Ke8 50.Kf4 Bd8 51.Ng6 Kf7 52.Ne5+ Kg8 53.Kg3 Bc7 54.f4 Kf8 55.Nf3 Bd7 56.Be5 Ba5 57.Kf2 Ke7 58.Ke3 Bb6+ 59.Bd4 Bc7 60.Bc5+ Kf7 61.Ng5+ Kg6 62.Bd4 Ba5 63.Kd2 Bc6 64.Ke3 Bd7 65.Nf3 Bc7 66.Bc5 Bc8 67.Bb4 Bb6+ 68.Ke2 Bc7 69.Ng5 Bxf4 70.Be7 e5 71.Nf3 Bg4 72.Kf2 Bc8 73.Bd6 Kf6 74.Bc7 Bb7 75.Bd8+ Ke6 76.Ng5+ Kd7 77.Bf6 Kd6 78.Bd8 Kd7 79.Bb6 Kd6 80.Ba5 Bxg5 81.Bb4+ Ke6 82.hxg5 Bxe4 83.Kg3 Bg6 84.Bc5 Kf5 85.Be3 Ke4 86.Kf2 Kd3 87.Bb6 Kxc3 88.Ke3 e4 89.Bc7 Kb3 90.Be5 c3 91.Bf6 c2 92.Kd2 e3+ 93.Kc1 e2 94.Bc3 e1=Q+ 95.Bxe1 Kc4 96.Bh4 Kd4 97.Bg3 Ke3 98.Bh4 Kf3 99.Be1 Kg4 100.Bf2 h4 101.Be1 h3 102.Bg3 Kxg5 103.Bh2 Kg4 104.Bd6 Kf3 105.Bh2 Kg2 106.Be5 h2 107.Bxh2 Kxh2 108.Kd2 Kg3 109.Kc1 Kf3 110.Kd2 Kf2 111.Kc1 Ke2 112.Kb2 Kd2 113.Kb3 c1=Q 114.Kb4 Qc3+ 115.Kb5 Be4 116.Kb6 Qc6+ 117.Ka7 Qb7+ 0-1

A marathon in which Arjun Erigaisi was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Titled Tue 25th Nov 2025 in 2025. It was played in round 11. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Sicilian Defense (B50) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 117 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.

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

In the end, Magnus Carlsen 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 80 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Titled Tue 25th Nov 2025, round 11, on 25 November 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Titled Tue 25th Nov 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B50). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 117 moves (234 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?

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