Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, San Fermin Masters Final 2021
Caro-Kann Defense (B12) · ½-½ (Draw) · 57 moves · Round 2.4 · 11 July 2021
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventSan Fermin Masters Final 2021
- Round2.4
- Date11 July 2021
- OpeningCaro-Kann Defense (B12)
- Length57 moves
- Type of eventOther events
This is game 145 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 (San Fermin Masters Final, 2021).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (San Fermin Masters Final, 2021).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, San Fermin Masters Final 2021
A full-length game in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at San Fermin Masters Final in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Caro-Kann Defense (B12) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
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.
Games like this are useful at every level: opening principles for beginners, middlegame plans for club players, fine technique for experts.
After the contest, 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 145 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the San Fermin Masters Final, round 2.4, on 11 July 2021.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at San Fermin Masters Final in 2021.
What opening was played?
The game used Caro-Kann Defense (ECO code B12). Sharp, double-edged play.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen.
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?
Browse the full Caro-Kann Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.