Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Italian Game (C53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 68 moves · Round 1.14 · 29 June 2021

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round1.14
  • Date29 June 2021
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length68 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 137 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 Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 h6 6.b4 Be7 7.O-O O-O 8.Re1 d6 9.Nbd2 Nh7 10.a4 Ng5 11.b5 Nb8 12.d4 Bg4 13.h3 Bh5 14.Be2 Nxf3+ 15.Bxf3 Bxf3 16.Nxf3 a6 17.Be3 axb5 18.axb5 Rxa1 19.Qxa1 Nd7 20.Qa7 Qb8 21.Ra1 exd4 22.cxd4 d5 23.e5 Nb6 24.Nd2 Qc8 25.Rc1 Bb4 26.Nf1 Nc4 27.Qa4 Be7 28.Nd2 Nb6 29.Qb3 Qd7 30.Ra1 Ra8 31.Rxa8+ Nxa8 32.Qa4 Nb6 33.Qa7 Qc8 34.Qa5 Qf5 35.Qc3 Qd7 36.Kh2 c6 37.bxc6 Qxc6 38.Qxc6 bxc6 39.g4 Bb4 40.Nb3 Nc4 41.Bc1 g5 42.Kg3 Kg7 43.h4 f6 44.exf6+ Kxf6 45.f4 Bd6 46.hxg5+ hxg5 47.Kf3 gxf4 48.Bxf4 Be7 49.Bg3 Kg6 50.Bf2 Bd6 51.Be1 Be7 52.Bf2 Bd6 53.Bh4 Bf8 54.Bg3 Be7 55.Bh2 Bf8 56.Bg1 Bd6 57.Bf2 Be7 58.Nc1 Nd2+ 59.Ke2 Ne4 60.Nd3 Nxf2 61.Kxf2 Bf6 62.Ke3 Kg5 63.Nb4 Bxd4+ 64.Kxd4 c5+ 65.Kxc5 d4 66.Nd3 Kxg4 67.Nf4 Kxf4 68.Kxd4 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C53) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

At 68 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

When the dust settled, 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 137 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 1.14, on 29 June 2021.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Italian Game (ECO code C53). 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 68 moves (135 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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