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

Sicilian Defense (B30) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 66 moves · Round 2.1 · 5 April 2023

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Wesley So
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Black
Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventChessable Masters Div 1 L 2023
  • Round2.1
  • Date5 April 2023
  • OpeningSicilian Defense (B30)
  • Length66 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 166 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, ½-½ (Chessable Masters Div 1 L, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (Superbet Rapid 2023, 2023).

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

1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 e5 4.O-O Bd6 5.d4 Nxd4 6.Nxd4 cxd4 7.c3 Bc5 8.b4 Bb6 9.a4 a6 10.Bd3 Nf6 11.a5 Ba7 12.b5 axb5 13.Na3 dxc3 14.Nxb5 Bc5 15.Bg5 O-O 16.Nxc3 h6 17.Bxf6 Qxf6 18.Nd5 Qd8 19.Qd2 d6 20.Rfb1 Ra7 21.Kh1 Be6 22.Bc4 Qh4 23.f3 Rfa8 24.Ra2 Qd8 25.h3 Rxa5 26.Rxb7 Rxa2 27.Bxa2 Qh4 28.Kh2 Kh7 29.Rb2 Ra3 30.Rb3 Ra7 31.Rb1 Bf2 32.Rf1 Bg3+ 33.Kh1 Bf4 34.Qf2 Qxf2 35.Rxf2 Bxd5 36.exd5 Bg3 37.Bb1+ g6 38.Ra2 Rc7 39.Rc2 Rb7 40.Ba2 h5 41.Kg1 Kh6 42.Kf1 Kg5 43.Ke2 f5 44.Kd3 Ra7 45.Bc4 Ra3+ 46.Rc3 Ra1 47.Rc2 Kf4 48.Re2 Ra3+ 49.Kc2 e4 50.fxe4 fxe4 51.Bb5 Ra5 52.Bc6 g5 53.Kc3 Ke5 54.Rb2 Rc5+ 55.Kd2 Bf4+ 56.Ke2 h4 57.Ra2 Rc1 58.Rb2 Bg3 59.Ke3 Re1+ 60.Re2 Bf4+ 61.Kf2 Ra1 62.Rb2 Ra3 63.Ke2 Be3 64.Rb8 Bc5 65.Rb2 Ra1 66.Kd2 Rg1 0-1

In this encounter Wesley So had the white pieces against Magnus Carlsen at Chessable Masters Div 1 L in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

The game opened with Sicilian Defense (B30), sharp, double-edged play. These lines often lead to opposite-side castling and a race to attack.

At 66 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.

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When the dust settled, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. 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 166 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Chessable Masters Div 1 L, round 2.1, on 5 April 2023.

Who played this game?

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

What opening was played?

The game used Sicilian Defense (ECO code B30). Sharp, double-edged play.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 66 moves (132 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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