Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Airthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) · 0-1 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 49 moves · Round 2.3 · 7 February 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackArjun Erigaisi
- Result0-1 · Arjun Erigaisi won
- EventAirthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
- Round2.3
- Date7 February 2023
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D31)
- Length49 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 19 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, ½-½ (Airthings Masters Div 1 W, 2023).
Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Airthings Masters Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Airthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Arjun Erigaisi at Airthings Masters Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D31) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Running to 49 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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When the dust settled, Arjun Erigaisi 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 19 of 82.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?
At the Airthings Masters Div 1 W, round 2.3, on 7 February 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Arjun Erigaisi (Black), at Airthings Masters Div 1 W in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D31). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
Arjun Erigaisi won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 49 moves (98 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 Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.