Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022
King's Indian Defense (E81) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 52 moves · Round 3.22 · 25 September 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackArjun Erigaisi
- Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventJulius Baer GenCup KO 2022
- Round3.22
- Date25 September 2022
- OpeningKing's Indian Defense (E81)
- Length52 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 8 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: Erigaisi vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Aimchess Rapid Prelim, 2022).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi, Julius Baer GenCup KO 2022
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.
From King's Indian Defense (E81) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 52 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 8 of 82.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Arjun Erigaisi played?
At the Julius Baer GenCup KO, round 3.22, on 25 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 King's Indian Defense (ECO code E81). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.
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?
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