Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Div 1 W 2023

Two Knights Defense (C55) · ½-½ (Draw) · 52 moves · Round 2.5 · 7 February 2023

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White
Arjun Erigaisi
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteArjun Erigaisi
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventAirthings Masters Div 1 W 2023
  • Round2.5
  • Date7 February 2023
  • OpeningTwo Knights Defense (C55)
  • Length52 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 22 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: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, 1-0 (Airthings Masters Div 1 W, 2023).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Titled Tue 24th Oct Early, 2023).

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The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Airthings Masters Div 1 W 2023

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d3 Be7 5.O-O O-O 6.a4 d6 7.h3 a5 8.Re1 Be6 9.Bxe6 fxe6 10.c3 Qd7 11.Na3 Rad8 12.Nc4 b6 13.Rb1 Qe8 14.Be3 Nd7 15.Na3 Qg6 16.Nb5 Rc8 17.b4 h6 18.Kh1 d5 19.Bd2 Kh8 20.bxa5 Nxa5 21.c4 c6 22.Nc3 dxc4 23.dxc4 Nxc4 24.Bxh6 Qxh6 25.Qxd7 Bc5 26.Qd3 Rcd8 27.Qe2 Nd2 28.Nxe5 Nxb1 29.Rxb1 Rxf2 30.Qxf2 Bxf2 31.Nf7+ Kh7 32.Nxh6 Kxh6 33.g4 Bc5 34.Ne2 Kg5 35.a5 bxa5 36.Rc1 Ba7 37.Rxc6 Rd2 38.Ra6 Rxe2 39.Rxa7 Kh4 40.Kg1 Kxh3 41.Rxg7 Kg3 42.Kf1 Rxe4 43.g5 Kg4 44.g6 Kf5 45.Ra7 Kxg6 46.Rxa5 e5 47.Kf2 Kf5 48.Ra3 Rf4+ 49.Ke2 Re4+ 50.Kf2 Rf4+ 51.Ke2 Re4+ 52.Kf2 1/2-1/2

A full-length game in which Arjun Erigaisi was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Airthings Masters Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Two Knights Defense (C55), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 52 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.

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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen. 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 22 of 82.

Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Airthings Masters Div 1 W, round 2.5, 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 Two Knights Defense (ECO code C55). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 52 moves (103 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 Two Knights Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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