Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021

Italian Game (C53) · 1-0 (Wesley So won) · 57 moves · Round 1.23 · 30 June 2021

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Wesley So
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result1-0 · Wesley So won
  • EventGoldmoney Asian Rapid KO 2021
  • Round1.23
  • Date30 June 2021
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length57 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 143 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: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (San Fermin Masters Final, 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.d4 exd4 6.e5 d5 7.Bb5 Ne4 8.cxd4 Bb6 9.Nc3 O-O 10.Be3 Bg4 11.h3 Bh5 12.Qb3 Bxf3 13.gxf3 Ng5 14.O-O-O Nxf3 15.Qxd5 Qxd5 16.Nxd5 Bxd4 17.Bxc6 Bxe3+ 18.fxe3 bxc6 19.Ne7+ Kh8 20.Nxc6 Rae8 21.Rhf1 Nxe5 22.Nxe5 Rxe5 23.Rxf7 Rc5+ 24.Kb1 Kg8 25.Re7 Rf7 26.Rd8+ Rf8 27.Rd1 h6 28.a3 a5 29.Rdd7 Rg5 30.Rxc7 Rf1+ 31.Rc1 Rf2 32.h4 Rg4 33.Rh1 Re2 34.Ka2 a4 35.h5 Rg5 36.Rh4 Rb5 37.Rb4 Rxh5 38.Rxa4 Rg5 39.Rb4 Kh7 40.a4 h5 41.Ka3 Kh6 42.Rc4 Rg3 43.a5 Rgxe3+ 44.Rxe3 Rxe3+ 45.Ka4 g5 46.a6 g4 47.Rc6+ Kg5 48.b4 Re1 49.Rc3 h4 50.a7 Re8 51.Rc5+ Kf4 52.b5 g3 53.b6 g2 54.b7 Re4+ 55.Ka5 g1=Q 56.b8=Q+ Ke3 57.Rc3+ 1-0

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

The game opened with Italian Game (C53), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 57 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.

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

When the dust settled, Wesley So won with the white 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 143 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Goldmoney Asian Rapid KO, round 1.23, on 30 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?

Wesley So won with the white pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 57 moves (113 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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