Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022

Réti Opening (A07) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 40 moves · Round 3.11 · 24 September 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
1 – 0
Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventJulius Baer GenCup KO 2022
  • Round3.11
  • Date24 September 2022
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A07)
  • Length40 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 5 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 (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs Erigaisi, ½-½ (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022

1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 g6 3.Bg2 Bg7 4.O-O Nf6 5.d4 O-O 6.c3 a5 7.Bf4 c6 8.Qc1 Bg4 9.Nbd2 Nbd7 10.h3 Bxf3 11.Nxf3 Re8 12.c4 Qb6 13.Rd1 Ne4 14.Be3 Qa6 15.Ne5 Ndf6 16.Qc2 Nd6 17.c5 Nb5 18.f4 a4 19.g4 a3 20.b3 Rad8 21.Rac1 Nd7 22.Bf2 e6 23.Bh4 f6 24.Nf3 Nf8 25.e3 Qa5 26.Bf1 Nc7 27.g5 Nd7 28.gxf6 Bxf6 29.Bxf6 Nxf6 30.Bd3 Re7 31.Kh2 Rf8 32.Rg1 Nce8 33.Rg2 Ng7 34.Rcg1 Qc7 35.Bxg6 hxg6 36.Qxg6 Ne4 37.Ng5 Nxg5 38.Rxg5 Rf5 39.R5g4 Ref7 40.Qxe6 1-0

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Arjun Erigaisi at Julius Baer GenCup KO in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A07) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 40 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.

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.

When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the white 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 5 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the Julius Baer GenCup KO, round 3.11, on 24 September 2022.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A07). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 40 moves (79 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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