Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, PRO League KO Stage 2017
Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 38 moves · Round 5.4 · 26 March 2017
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventPRO League KO Stage 2017
- Round5.4
- Date26 March 2017
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
- Length38 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 15 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 (79th Tata Steel GpA, 2017).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (5th Norway Blitz 2017, 2017).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, PRO League KO Stage 2017
In this encounter Wesley So had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at PRO League KO Stage 2017 in 2017. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Queen's Indian Defense (E11), a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Lasting 38 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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, Magnus Carlsen 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 15 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the PRO League KO Stage 2017, round 5.4, on 26 March 2017.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at PRO League KO Stage 2017 in 2017.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 38 moves (76 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 Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.