Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022

Sicilian Defense (B22) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 3.13 · 24 September 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Arjun Erigaisi
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackArjun Erigaisi
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventJulius Baer GenCup KO 2022
  • Round3.13
  • Date24 September 2022
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B22)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 6 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 (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).

Next game: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Julius Baer GenCup KO, 2022).

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

1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Qxd5 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 e6 6.Na3 Qd8 7.Nc4 Nc6 8.Nce5 cxd4 9.Nxc6 bxc6 10.Qxd4 Qb6 11.Qxb6 axb6 12.Ne5 Bb7 13.Be2 Bd6 14.Bf4 Ra5 15.Nd3 Bxf4 16.Nxf4 c5 17.O-O Ke7 18.Rfd1 Ra4 19.Nd3 Rd8 20.a3 Ba6 21.Bf1 Bb7 22.Ne5 Rd5 23.Nc4 Nd7 24.b3 Ra7 25.a4 Rxd1 26.Rxd1 Bd5 27.h4 h6 28.f3 Rb7 29.Ra1 Nb8 30.Rb1 Kd8 31.b4 Kc7 32.bxc5 bxc5 33.Rxb7+ Bxb7 34.Ne5 f6 35.Ng6 Bc6 36.a5 Be8 37.Nf4 Bd7 38.Nh5 Nc6 39.a6 Kb6 40.Nxg7 Ne5 41.Nh5 f5 42.Nf4 c4 43.Kf2 Kxa6 44.Be2 Kb5 45.g4 fxg4 46.fxg4 Ka4 47.g5 hxg5 48.hxg5 Kb3 49.g6 Nxg6 50.Nxg6 Kxc3 51.Ne5 Bb5 52.Ke3 Kb4 53.Bxc4 Bxc4 54.Nxc4 Kxc4 55.Ke4 Kc5 56.Ke5 Kc4 57.Kxe6 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi met over the board in this full-length game at Julius Baer GenCup KO in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Sicilian Defense (B22) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 57 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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After the contest, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi. 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 6 of 82.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?

At the Julius Baer GenCup KO, round 3.13, 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 Sicilian Defense (ECO code B22). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Arjun Erigaisi.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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?

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