Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Aimchess Rapid KO 2022

Réti Opening (A08) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 1.12 · 18 October 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventAimchess Rapid KO 2022
  • Round1.12
  • Date18 October 2022
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A08)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 11 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 (Aimchess Rapid KO, 2022).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Aimchess Rapid KO, 2022).

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

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 c5 3.Bg2 Nf6 4.O-O g6 5.d4 cxd4 6.Nxd4 Bg7 7.Nb3 Nc6 8.Nc3 e6 9.e4 d4 10.e5 dxc3 11.exf6 Bxf6 12.bxc3 O-O 13.Qf3 Bg7 14.Ba3 Re8 15.Rab1 Qf6 16.Qxf6 Bxf6 17.Rfd1 Bxc3 18.Nc5 Bf6 19.Nxb7 Bxb7 20.Rxb7 Nd4 21.c4 Rac8 22.Bf1 Red8 23.Kg2 a5 24.c5 Rb8 25.Rb6 Kg7 26.Ba6 e5 27.Rdb1 Nc6 28.R1b5 Rxb6 29.cxb6 e4 30.Bc5 Rd2 31.b7 Nb8 32.Rxa5 Rd7 33.Bc4 Rxb7 34.Bd5 Rd7 35.Bxe4 Bd4 36.Bb4 Ra7 37.Rxa7 Bxa7 38.a4 Kf6 39.Bd5 Na6 40.Bd6 Bb6 41.Bc4 Nc7 42.Bb4 Bd4 43.a5 h5 44.a6 Ne8 45.f4 Nc7 46.Bd6 Na8 47.Bd5 Nb6 48.a7 1-0

This full-length game sees Magnus Carlsen take on Arjun Erigaisi at Aimchess Rapid KO in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Réti Opening (A08) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 48 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

After the contest, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 11 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the Aimchess Rapid KO, round 1.12, on 18 October 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A08). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (95 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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