Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) · 0-1 (Wesley So won) · 71 moves · Round 1.24 · 30 June 2021

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Wesley So
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result0-1 · Wesley So won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round1.24
  • Date30 June 2021
  • OpeningQueen's Gambit Declined (D37)
  • Length71 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 140 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 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 d5 3.c4 e6 4.Nc3 dxc4 5.e3 a6 6.a4 b6 7.Bxc4 Bb7 8.O-O Bb4 9.Qe2 O-O 10.Rd1 Qe7 11.Bd3 c5 12.Na2 Nc6 13.Nxb4 Nxb4 14.b3 Nxd3 15.Rxd3 Be4 16.Rd1 Rfc8 17.Ba3 Qb7 18.dxc5 bxc5 19.Rdc1 Qxb3 20.Bxc5 Nd7 21.Bd4 Rxc1+ 22.Rxc1 Qxa4 23.Ne5 Nxe5 24.Bxe5 Bd5 25.f3 f6 26.Bd6 Rd8 27.Qb2 Bb3 28.Qa3 Qb5 29.h3 e5 30.Rb1 Qd3 31.Qxb3+ Qxb3 32.Rxb3 Rxd6 33.Rb7 h5 34.h4 Rd3 35.e4 a5 36.Ra7 Ra3 37.Kf2 a4 38.Ra8+ Kf7 39.Ra7+ Kg6 40.Kg3 Ra2 41.Kh3 Ra1 42.g3 Ra2 43.f4 a3 44.fxe5 fxe5 45.g4 Ra1 46.g5 a2 47.Kg2 Kh7 48.Kh2 Kg6 49.Kg2 Re1 50.Ra6+ Kf7 51.Rxa2 Rxe4 52.Kh3 Rd4 53.Ra7+ Kg6 54.Re7 Re4 55.Kg3 Rg4+ 56.Kh3 e4 57.Ra7 Rf4 58.Re7 Rg4 59.Ra7 Kf5 60.Rxg7 e3 61.Rf7+ Ke4 62.Re7+ Kd3 63.Rd7+ Kc2 64.Re7 Kd2 65.Rd7+ Ke1 66.Rh7 Kf2 67.Rf7+ Ke1 68.Rh7 e2 69.Rxh5 Re4 70.g6 Kd2 71.Rd5+ Ke3 0-1

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

From Queen's Gambit Declined (D37) the players entered a fight over the centre. Here the struggle often turns on the central pawns and minor-piece play.

At 71 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, Wesley So won with the black 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 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 140 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 1.24, on 30 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 Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO code D37). A fight over the centre.

What was the result?

Wesley So won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 71 moves (142 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.

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