Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2022
Indian Defenses (A45) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 5.1 · 26 December 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteArjun Erigaisi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventWorld Rapid 2022
- Round5.1
- Date26 December 2022
- OpeningIndian Defenses (A45)
- Length44 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 16 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (85th Tata Steel Masters, 2023).
The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, World Rapid 2022
In this encounter Arjun Erigaisi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at World Rapid 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Indian Defenses (A45) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Running to 44 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.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, the game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 16 of 82.
Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the World Rapid 2022, round 5.1, on 26 December 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at World Rapid 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Indian Defenses (ECO code A45). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 44 moves (87 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 Indian Defenses collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.