Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid KO 2022

Sicilian Defense (B47) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 1.13 · 18 October 2022

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White
Arjun Erigaisi
0 – 1
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventAimchess Rapid KO 2022
  • Round1.13
  • Date18 October 2022
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B47)
  • Length46 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 10 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, 1-0 (Aimchess Rapid Prelim, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, 1-0 (Aimchess Rapid KO, 2022).

The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid KO 2022

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6 5.Nc3 Qc7 6.g3 a6 7.Bg2 Nf6 8.O-O Nxd4 9.Qxd4 Bc5 10.Bf4 d6 11.Qd2 h6 12.Rad1 e5 13.Be3 Bxe3 14.Qxe3 Be6 15.Rd2 Ke7 16.Rfd1 Rhd8 17.f4 Rac8 18.f5 Bc4 19.Kh1 Qc5 20.Qe1 b5 21.Rc1 b4 22.Nd1 Bxa2 23.c4 Bb3 24.Ne3 Ba4 25.Ra1 Bc6 26.Rxa6 Ra8 27.Rxa8 Rxa8 28.Nd5+ Bxd5 29.cxd5 Rc8 30.Bf3 b3 31.Kg2 Qb4 32.Qe3 Rc2 33.Re2 Qc4 34.Rf2 Qd4 35.Qxd4 exd4 36.Kf1 Nd7 37.Bd1 d3 38.Ke1 Nc5 39.f6+ gxf6 40.Rd2 f5 41.exf5 Kf6 42.g4 Ke5 43.h4 Kf4 44.g5 Ke3 45.g6 Rxd2 46.gxf7 Rf2 0-1

In this encounter Arjun Erigaisi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Aimchess Rapid KO in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B47), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 46 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.

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

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 10 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Aimchess Rapid KO, round 1.13, on 18 October 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Aimchess Rapid KO in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B47). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 46 moves (92 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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