Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
Nimzo-Indian Defense (E42) · ½-½ (Draw) · 58 moves · Round 11.2 · 27 January 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
- Round11.2
- Date27 January 2023
- OpeningNimzo-Indian Defense (E42)
- Length58 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 163 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 (Meltwater Tour Final 2022, 2022).
Next game: So vs Carlsen, 1-0 (Titled Tue 28th Feb Early, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, 85th Tata Steel Masters 2023
Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So met over the board in this full-length game at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed Nimzo-Indian Defense (E42) — a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 58 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
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When the dust settled, the game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So. 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 163 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the 85th Tata Steel Masters, round 11.2, on 27 January 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at 85th Tata Steel Masters in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Nimzo-Indian Defense (ECO code E42). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 58 moves (115 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 Nimzo-Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.