Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W 2023
English Opening (A29) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 34 moves · Round 4.2 · 14 July 2023
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteWesley So
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- EventAimchess Rapid Div 1 W 2023
- Round4.2
- Date14 July 2023
- OpeningEnglish Opening (A29)
- Length34 moves
- Type of eventRapid
This is game 173 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 (11th Norway Armageddon, 2023).
Next game: Carlsen vs So, 0-1 (Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).
The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W 2023
A middlegame battle in which Wesley So was paired against Magnus Carlsen at Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
Play followed English Opening (A29) — a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.
Lasting 34 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, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
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 173 of 235.
Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W, round 4.2, on 14 July 2023.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W in 2023.
What opening was played?
The game used English Opening (ECO code A29). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 34 moves (68 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 English Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.