Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, World Blitz 2025

Sicilian Defense (B40) · 0-1 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 45 moves · Round 9.1 · 29 December 2025

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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
  • EventWorld Blitz 2025
  • Round9.1
  • Date29 December 2025
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B40)
  • Length45 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 82 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, ½-½ (World Rapid 2025, 2025).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, World Blitz 2025

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.h3 a6 4.c3 d5 5.e5 Bd7 6.d4 Qb6 7.Bd3 Bb5 8.Bc2 a5 9.a4 Ba6 10.Nbd2 Nc6 11.Nb3 cxd4 12.Nbxd4 Bc5 13.Be3 Qxb2 14.Kd2 Qb6 15.Re1 Nge7 16.Rb1 Qc7 17.Nb5 Bxe3+ 18.Rxe3 Bxb5 19.axb5 d4 20.cxd4 Nb4 21.Rc3 Qb6 22.Be4 Rd8 23.Ke1 h6 24.Qe2 O-O 25.Kf1 Rc8 26.Rbc1 Rxc3 27.Rxc3 Rc8 28.Rxc8+ Nxc8 29.Qc4 Na7 30.Kg1 Kf8 31.d5 exd5 32.Bxd5 Qxb5 33.Qc7 Nxd5 34.Qd8+ Qe8 35.Qxd5 Nc6 36.Qc5+ Kg8 37.Qb5 Qd7 38.Kh2 Qc7 39.g3 Qd7 40.Kg2 g6 41.h4 h5 42.Ng5 Kg7 43.e6 fxe6 44.Qb2+ e5 45.Qb6 Nd4 0-1

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

From Sicilian Defense (B40) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 45 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.

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After the contest, Arjun Erigaisi 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 82 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the World Blitz 2025, round 9.1, on 29 December 2025.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Arjun Erigaisi (Black), at World Blitz 2025 in 2025.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B40). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Arjun Erigaisi won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 45 moves (90 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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