Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

King's Pawn Opening (B00) · ½-½ (Draw) · 84 moves · Round 9.2 · 4 October 2021

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White
Wesley So
½ – ½
Black
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventMeltwater Tour Final 2021
  • Round9.2
  • Date4 October 2021
  • OpeningKing's Pawn Opening (B00)
  • Length84 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 150 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 (Aimchess US Rapid Prelim, 2021).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (Meltwater Tour Final 2021, 2021).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2021

1.e4 Nc6 2.d4 e5 3.dxe5 Nxe5 4.Nf3 Qf6 5.Nc3 Bb4 6.Bd2 Ne7 7.a3 Ba5 8.Nxe5 Qxe5 9.Qe2 d6 10.O-O-O Bd7 11.g3 O-O-O 12.Bg2 Rhe8 13.Rhe1 f6 14.Kb1 Kb8 15.f4 Qe6 16.Qd3 h6 17.Ne2 Bxd2 18.Qxd2 Qc4 19.Nc3 Bc6 20.Bf1 Qg8 21.Qd4 Nc8 22.a4 Re7 23.Re3 Rde8 24.Rde1 Qf7 25.Bc4 Qh5 26.Bd5 Nb6 27.a5 Nxd5 28.exd5 Rxe3 29.Rxe3 Bd7 30.h4 Rxe3 31.Qxe3 Qe8 32.Qxe8+ Bxe8 33.Kc1 c6 34.Ne2 cxd5 35.Kd2 Kc7 36.Kc3 Bd7 37.Kb4 g6 38.Nd4 a6 39.Kc3 b6 40.Kb4 Kb7 41.c3 Kc7 42.Nc2 Kb7 43.Ne3 Be6 44.g4 f5 45.gxf5 gxf5 46.Nc2 Bd7 47.Nd4 Kc7 48.Nb3 Kc6 49.Nd4+ Kc7 50.Nc2 Kc6 51.Ne3 Be6 52.Ka4 Bd7 53.axb6 Kxb6+ 54.Ka3 Be6 55.Nc2 Kc5 56.Nd4 Bd7 57.b3 a5 58.Kb2 Bc8 59.Kc2 Bd7 60.Kd2 Bc8 61.Kd3 Ba6+ 62.Ke3 Bc8 63.Nc2 Bd7 64.Kd3 Bb5+ 65.Kd2 Bd7 66.Nd4 Bc8 67.Kc2 Bd7 68.Kb2 Bc8 69.Ka2 Bd7 70.Ka3 Bc8 71.Ka4 Kb6 72.b4 Bd7+ 73.Ka3 Bc8 74.Kb3 Bd7 75.Kc2 a4 76.Kb2 Ka6 77.Ka2 Kb7 78.Kb2 Ka6 79.Kc2 Kb7 80.Kd2 Kb6 81.Kd3 Bb5+ 82.Kd2 Bd7 83.Kc2 Kb7 84.Kb2 Ka6 1/2-1/2

A marathon in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with King's Pawn Opening (B00), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 84 moves this was a long, demanding struggle that rewarded stamina and precise endgame technique.

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.

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 150 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Meltwater Tour Final 2021, round 9.2, on 4 October 2021.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2021 in 2021.

What opening was played?

The game used King's Pawn Opening (ECO code B00). 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 84 moves (168 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 King's Pawn Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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