Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Masters Final 2016
Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) · ½-½ (Draw) · 38 moves · Round 10.2 · 23 July 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event9th Masters Final 2016
- Round10.2
- Date23 July 2016
- OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D38)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 13 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, 1-0 (9th Masters Final 2016, 2016).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (79th Tata Steel GpA, 2017).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, 9th Masters Final 2016
This middlegame battle sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at 9th Masters Final 2016 in 2016. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Queen's Gambit Declined (D38) — a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.
Lasting 38 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.
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. 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 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 13 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the 9th Masters Final 2016, round 10.2, on 23 July 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at 9th Masters Final 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D38). A fight over the centre.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (75 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 Queen's Gambit Declined collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.