Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Chessable Masters Div 1 L 2023

Sicilian Defense (B51) · ½-½ (Draw) · 44 moves · Round 2.2 · 5 April 2023

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White
Magnus Carlsen
½ – ½
Black
Wesley So
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Game summary

  • WhiteMagnus Carlsen
  • BlackWesley So
  • Result½-½ · Draw
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 L 2023
  • Round2.2
  • Date5 April 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B51)
  • Length44 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 165 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, 1-0 (Titled Tue 28th Feb Early, 2023).

Next game: So vs Carlsen, 0-1 (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

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The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, Chessable Masters Div 1 L 2023

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nd7 4.d4 cxd4 5.Qxd4 a6 6.Bxd7+ Bxd7 7.c4 Rc8 8.Nc3 e6 9.O-O Qc7 10.b3 b5 11.e5 bxc4 12.Ne4 dxe5 13.Nxe5 Bc6 14.Bb2 Bxe4 15.Qxe4 Nf6 16.Qxc4 Qxc4 17.Nxc4 Be7 18.Bxf6 gxf6 19.Rfd1 Rc7 20.Rac1 O-O 21.Rd3 a5 22.a4 Bb4 23.Rcd1 f5 24.g3 Rfc8 25.Rd8+ Rxd8 26.Rxd8+ Kg7 27.Kg2 h5 28.h4 Kf6 29.Kf3 Rb7 30.Ke2 Bc3 31.Rd3 Bb4 32.Rd8 Rc7 33.Rb8 Rd7 34.Rb5 Bc3 35.f4 Ra7 36.Ne5 Kg7 37.Nc4 Bb4 38.Ne5 Bc3 39.Nc4 Kg6 40.Ne5+ Kf6 41.Rc5 Bb4 42.Rb5 Bc3 43.Rc5 Bb4 44.Rb5 Bc3 1/2-1/2

Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So met over the board in this full-length game at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B51), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

Running to 44 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.

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, 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 165 of 235.

Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 L, round 2.2, on 5 April 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B51). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

The game was drawn between Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 44 moves (88 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 Sicilian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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