Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
Queen's Gambit Accepted (D22) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 2.2 · 7 February 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteArjun Erigaisi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventAirthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
- Round2.2
- Date7 February 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Accepted (D22)
- Length48 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 18 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 (85th Tata Steel Masters, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, 0-1 (Airthings Masters Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
In this encounter Arjun Erigaisi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Accepted (D22) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
When the dust settled, 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 18 of 82.
Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Airthings Masters Div 1 W, round 2.2, on 7 February 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Airthings Masters Div 1 W in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Accepted (ECO code D22). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 48 moves (96 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 Queen's Gambit Accepted collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.