Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, San Fermin Masters Final 2021

Italian Game (C53) · ½-½ (Draw) · 48 moves · Round 2.6 · 11 July 2021

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White
Wesley So
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventSan Fermin Masters Final 2021
  • Round2.6
  • Date11 July 2021
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventOther events

This is game 146 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, ½-½ (San Fermin Masters Final, 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, San Fermin Masters Final 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.Qc2 Nxc3 13.bxc3 f6 14.exf6 Qxf6 15.Be2 Na5 16.O-O Bxf3 17.Bxf3 c6 18.Rae1 Nc4 19.Bc1 Qg6 20.Qxg6 hxg6 21.Re7 Rf7 22.Re2 Ba5 23.Rc2 Re8 24.Be2 Rfe7 25.Bd3 Kf7 26.g3 b5 27.h4 Re1 28.Kg2 Bc7 29.a4 a5 30.Bg5 Rxf1 31.Kxf1 bxa4 32.Bxc4 dxc4 33.Ra2 Ke6 34.Rxa4 Kd5 35.Ra2 Ra8 36.Be7 a4 37.Bb4 Bd6 38.Bxd6 Kxd6 39.Ke2 c5 40.Ke3 a3 41.g4 Kd5 42.dxc5 Kxc5 43.Ra1 Kb5 44.Rb1+ Ka4 45.Rb4+ Ka5 46.Rb1 Ka4 47.Rb4+ Ka5 48.Rb1 Ka4 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Wesley So had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at San Fermin Masters Final 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 48 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 146 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the San Fermin Masters Final, round 2.6, 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 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 48 moves (96 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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