Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Meltwater Tour Final 2022

Ruy Lopez (C67) · ½-½ (Draw) · 47 moves · Round 1.1 · 14 November 2022

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White
Magnus Carlsen
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Black
Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventMeltwater Tour Final 2022
  • Round1.1
  • Date14 November 2022
  • OpeningRuy Lopez (C67)
  • Length47 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 159 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 Blitz 2022, 2022).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Meltwater Tour Final 2022

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6 4.O-O Nxe4 5.Re1 Nd6 6.Nxe5 Be7 7.Bf1 Nxe5 8.Rxe5 O-O 9.d4 Bf6 10.Re1 Re8 11.Bf4 Rxe1 12.Qxe1 Ne8 13.c3 d5 14.Nd2 c6 15.a4 a5 16.Bd3 g6 17.Nf3 Nd6 18.Qe3 Bg4 19.Re1 Qf8 20.h3 Bd7 21.g4 Re8 22.Ne5 Be6 23.Qg3 g5 24.Bc1 Bd8 25.Nf3 f6 26.h4 h6 27.hxg5 hxg5 28.Qh2 Ne4 29.Nd2 f5 30.gxf5 Bxf5 31.Nxe4 Bxe4 32.Bxe4 Rxe4 33.Rxe4 dxe4 34.Qh3 Kg7 35.Kg2 Qf7 36.Qg4 Qd5 37.Be3 Kg6 38.Qg3 b5 39.axb5 cxb5 40.Qb8 a4 41.Kf1 Qc4+ 42.Ke1 Bf6 43.Qe8+ Kf5 44.Qd7+ Kg6 45.Qe8+ Kf5 46.Qd7+ Kg6 47.Qe8+ 1/2-1/2

In this encounter Magnus Carlsen had the white pieces against Wesley So at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Ruy Lopez (C67) — classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.

Running to 47 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.

Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.

In the end, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So. 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 159 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Meltwater Tour Final 2022, round 1.1, on 14 November 2022.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022.

What opening was played?

The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C67). Classical development and rapid piece play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 47 moves (93 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 Ruy Lopez collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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