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Magnus Carlsen vs Erigaisi Arjun

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Erigaisi Arjun (2759)

50
Carlsen wins
23
draws
22
Arjun wins
95
games

Magnus Carlsen and Erigaisi Arjun have played 95 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2021 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Carlsen leads 50 wins to 22, with 23 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (5 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsArjun
Carlsen with White48251310
Arjun with White47251012

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsArjun
Blitz76421519
Rapid14662
Classical5221

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsArjun
B40Sicilian5023
A30English Opening3102
B06Modern Defense3201
D02London System3201
C42Petrov's Defense3210
D35Indian Defense3210
B47Sicilian: Taimanov2110
A05Réti Opening2110

Most recent 30 of 95 games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jul 2026Carlsen,MErigaisi,Arjun1-0English Opening1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026
Jun 2026Carlsen,MErigaisi,Arjun1-0SicilianFIDE World Bl Team 5-8th
Jun 2026Carlsen,MErigaisi,Arjun1/2-1/2French DefenseFIDE World Bl Team 5-8th
Jun 2026Erigaisi,ArjunCarlsen,M1-0King's Indian Defense: Orthodox VariationFIDE World Bl Team 5-8th
Jun 2026Carlsen,MErigaisi,Arjun0-1Indian DefenseFIDE World Rapid Team
May 2026Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian Defense31st Sigeman & Co TB
May 2026Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun0-1Pirc Defense31st Sigeman & Co TB
May 2026Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1Nimzo-Indian Defense31st Sigeman & Co TB
May 2026Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1/2-1/2Petrov's Defense31st Sigeman & Co 2026
Feb 2026Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1/2-1/2Horwitz DefenseTitled Tue
Feb 2026Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen1-0?FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026 | Round-Robin
Jan 2026Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: Rossolimo1st 3-0 Thursday
Jan 2026Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1-0Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo1st 3-0 Thursday
Dec 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun0-1SicilianWorld Blitz 2025
Dec 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin DefenseWorld Rapid 2025
Nov 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1SicilianTitled Tue
Oct 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1London SystemTitled Tue
Sep 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1-0Amar OpeningTitled Tue
Aug 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1-0Queen's Pawn GameTitled Tue Late
Aug 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1Indian DefenseTitled Tue Early
Aug 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen1-0Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationTitled Tue Late
Jul 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1Scotch GameTitled Tue Early
Jun 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen0-1English OpeningTitled Tue Early
Jun 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen1-0King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System13th Norway Armageddon
Jun 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Indian Defense13th Norway Chess
May 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1-0English Opening: Symmetrical13th Norway Chess
May 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen1-0Indian DefenseTitled Tue Late
May 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1-0Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Feb 2025Magnus CarlsenErigaisi Arjun1-0Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationTitled Tue Late
Feb 2025Erigaisi ArjunMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch VariationChessable Masters Winners
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Erigaisi Arjun?

In 95 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 50 wins, Erigaisi Arjun has 22 wins, and they have drawn 23 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Erigaisi Arjun played each other?

Our database records 95 games between them, from Jun 2021 to Jul 2026.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Erigaisi Arjun play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (5 games), followed by the English Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.