Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

English Opening (A28) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 33 moves · Round 1.11 · 29 June 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round1.11
  • Date29 June 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A28)
  • Length33 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 136 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 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.a3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.Qc2 f5 7.d3 Be7 8.e3 Be6 9.Be2 O-O 10.O-O a5 11.Rd1 Kh8 12.Na4 Qd6 13.Bd2 g5 14.d4 e4 15.Ne5 Nxe5 16.dxe5 Qxe5 17.Bc4 Bf6 18.Nc5 Bg8 19.Rab1 Qe7 20.Nxb7 f4 21.Nxa5 fxe3 22.fxe3 Rxa5 23.Bxd5 Rxd5 24.Bb4 Rxd1+ 25.Rxd1 c5 26.Bxc5 Qc7 27.b4 Re8 28.a4 Be5 29.h3 g4 30.hxg4 Qg7 31.Bd4 Be6 32.Qc6 Bd7 33.Qxd7 1-0

This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Wesley So at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with English Opening (A28), a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Lasting 33 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.

Replaying a complete grandmaster game shows not just the moves, but the order in which plans appear and where the balance finally tips.

In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces. 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 136 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 1.11, on 29 June 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used English Opening (ECO code A28). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 33 moves (65 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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