Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2022
Pirc Defense (B07) · ½-½ (Draw) · 113 moves · Round 1.2 · 14 November 2022
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result½-½ · Draw
- EventMeltwater Tour Final 2022
- Round1.2
- Date14 November 2022
- OpeningPirc Defense (B07)
- Length113 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 161 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, ½-½ (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Meltwater Tour Final 2022
A marathon in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Pirc Defense (B07) the players entered sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.
At 113 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.
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 Wesley So and Magnus Carlsen. 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 161 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Meltwater Tour Final 2022, round 1.2, on 14 November 2022.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Meltwater Tour Final 2022 in 2022.
What opening was played?
The game used Pirc Defense (ECO code B07). 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 113 moves (226 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 Pirc Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.