Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

Italian Game (C53) · 0-1 (Wesley So won) · 39 moves · Round 3.4 · 23 July 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
0 – 1
Black
Wesley So
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About This Game

Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result0-1 · Wesley So won
  • EventSuperUnited Blitz 2022
  • Round3.4
  • Date23 July 2022
  • OpeningItalian Game (C53)
  • Length39 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 157 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 (SuperUnited Rapid 2022, 2022).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (SuperUnited Blitz 2022, 2022).

The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, SuperUnited Blitz 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.c3 Nf6 5.d3 d6 6.Nbd2 a5 7.Nf1 O-O 8.Ng3 Be6 9.Bb5 Ne7 10.O-O c6 11.Ba4 Ng6 12.d4 Ba7 13.h3 exd4 14.Nxd4 d5 15.Nxe6 fxe6 16.Bc2 Qc7 17.Kh2 dxe4 18.Qe2 Nf4 19.Qe1 Rad8 20.Bxe4 h5 21.Be3 Bb8 22.Kg1 Nxe4 23.Bxf4 Rxf4 24.Nxh5 Rf5 25.f4 Nd2 26.Qxe6+ Qf7 27.Qxf7+ Kxf7 28.Ng3 Rb5 29.Rfe1 Rxb2 30.Nf5 Rd7 31.Rad1 Bxf4 32.a4 Rd5 33.Nd4 g5 34.Re2 Nc4 35.Ree1 Ne3 36.Rb1 Rxg2+ 37.Kh1 Rg3 38.Rxb7+ Kg6 39.Nxc6 Rd2 0-1

Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So met over the board in this middlegame battle at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Italian Game (C53) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Lasting 39 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.

When the dust settled, Wesley So won with the black pieces. 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 157 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the SuperUnited Blitz 2022, round 3.4, on 23 July 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at SuperUnited Blitz 2022 in 2022.

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 black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 39 moves (78 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 Italian Game collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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