Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, 11th Norway Chess 2023
Ruy Lopez (C65) · ½-½ (Draw) · 31 moves · Round 2.1 · 31 May 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteMagnus Carlsen
- BlackWesley So
- Result½-½ · Draw
- Event11th Norway Chess 2023
- Round2.1
- Date31 May 2023
- OpeningRuy Lopez (C65)
- Length31 moves
- Type of eventClassical
This is game 171 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 (11th Norway Blitz 2023, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (11th Norway Armageddon, 2023).
The moves of Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So, 11th Norway Chess 2023
This middlegame battle sees Magnus Carlsen take on Wesley So at 11th Norway Chess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
The game opened with Ruy Lopez (C65), classical development and rapid piece play. Such positions test classical principles: development, centre, king safety.
Lasting 31 moves, the game was settled in the middlegame, where piece activity, pawn breaks and king safety all collide.
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. 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 171 of 235.
Where and when was Magnus Carlsen vs Wesley So played?
At the 11th Norway Chess 2023, round 2.1, on 31 May 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Magnus Carlsen (White) and Wesley So (Black), at 11th Norway Chess 2023 in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used Ruy Lopez (ECO code C65). 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 31 moves (62 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.