Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
Modern Defense (B06) · 1-0 (Arjun Erigaisi won) · 54 moves · Round 7.5 · 15 October 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteArjun Erigaisi
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result1-0 · Arjun Erigaisi won
- EventAimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
- Round7.5
- Date15 October 2022
- OpeningModern Defense (B06)
- Length54 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 9 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 (Aimchess Rapid KO, 2022).
The moves of Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Prelim 2022
In this encounter Arjun Erigaisi had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Aimchess Rapid Prelim in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Modern Defense (B06) — sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
Running to 54 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 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 9 of 82.
Where and when was Arjun Erigaisi vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Aimchess Rapid Prelim, round 7.5, on 15 October 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Arjun Erigaisi (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Aimchess Rapid Prelim in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Modern Defense (ECO code B06). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
Arjun Erigaisi won with the white pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 54 moves (107 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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