Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021

Italian Game (C50) · ½-½ (Draw) · 54 moves · Round 3.23 · 14 February 2021

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventOpera Euro Rapid KO 2021
  • Round3.23
  • Date14 February 2021
  • OpeningItalian Game (C50)
  • Length54 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 112 of 235 between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So in the Rama Chess database (2015–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 100–33 with 102 draws.

Previous game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.O-O Nf6 5.d3 d6 6.c3 a5 7.Re1 O-O 8.Nbd2 Ba7 9.Nf1 Be6 10.Bb5 Ne7 11.d4 c6 12.Bd3 Ng6 13.h3 Nh5 14.Be3 Nhf4 15.Bc2 Qc8 16.Bb3 exd4 17.Nxd4 Bxd4 18.Qxd4 Bxb3 19.axb3 d5 20.Qd2 Nxh3+ 21.gxh3 Qxh3 22.f4 Nh4 23.Nh2 dxe4 24.Qf2 Rfe8 25.Qf1 Qg3+ 26.Kh1 Nf5 27.Qg2 Qxg2+ 28.Kxg2 Nxe3+ 29.Rxe3 f5 30.Nf1 Red8 31.Ree1 Kf7 32.Red1 Kf6 33.Rxd8 Rxd8 34.Rxa5 g5 35.fxg5+ Kxg5 36.Kf2 h5 37.Ne3 b5 38.Nf1 h4 39.Ra7 Rh8 40.Rf7 h3 41.Ng3 h2 42.Rxf5+ Kg4 43.Rf6 h1=N+ 44.Nxh1 Rxh1 45.Rxc6 Kf4 46.Rf6+ Ke5 47.Rf8 Rh2+ 48.Ke3 Rxb2 49.b4 Rh2 50.Re8+ Kd5 51.Rd8+ Ke5 52.Re8+ Kd5 53.Rd8+ Ke5 54.Re8+ 1/2-1/2

This full-length game sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

From Italian Game (C50) the players entered classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 54 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.

Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.

After the contest, the game was drawn between Wesley So 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 Wesley So?

In the 235 games between them in our database (2015 to 2025) Carlsen leads 100–33 with 102 draws. This game is number 112 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021, round 3.23, on 14 February 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Opera Euro Rapid KO 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C50). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.

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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