Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

English Opening (A29) · 1-0 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 49 moves · Round 1.31 · 30 June 2021

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Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result1-0 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round1.31
  • Date30 June 2021
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A29)
  • Length49 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 142 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: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, 2021).

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

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

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e5 3.Nf3 Nc6 4.g3 d5 5.cxd5 Nxd5 6.Bg2 Bc5 7.O-O O-O 8.d3 h6 9.Nxd5 Qxd5 10.Nd2 Qd8 11.Nc4 Re8 12.b3 Be6 13.Bxc6 bxc6 14.Be3 Bd6 15.Rc1 Qd7 16.Qc2 Bd5 17.f3 f5 18.Nd2 Bb4 19.Rf2 Re6 20.Rg2 h5 21.Nc4 Rae8 22.Rd1 Qe7 23.Qc1 Rg6 24.Bxa7 e4 25.dxe4 fxe4 26.f4 e3 27.Ne5 Bd2 28.Qc2 Re6 29.Qf5 Rf8 30.Qxh5 Rxe5 31.Qxe5 Qxe5 32.fxe5 Bxg2 33.Kxg2 Rf2+ 34.Kg1 Rxe2 35.e6 Bb4 36.Rd4 Be7 37.Re4 c5 38.a4 Kf8 39.Re5 Rb2 40.Rxe3 Bd6 41.Rc3 Rb1+ 42.Kg2 Rb2+ 43.Kh3 c4 44.bxc4 Ra2 45.Bd4 g6 46.c5 Be7 47.Rb3 Bd8 48.Rb8 Ke7 49.Be3 1-0

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

From English Opening (A29) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 49 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.

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, 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 142 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 1.31, 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 English Opening (ECO code A29). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 49 moves (97 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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