Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W 2023

English Opening (A15) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 4.4 · 14 July 2023

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Wesley So
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Magnus Carlsen
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Game summary

  • WhiteWesley So
  • BlackMagnus Carlsen
  • Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
  • EventAimchess Rapid Div 1 W 2023
  • Round4.4
  • Date14 July 2023
  • OpeningEnglish Opening (A15)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventRapid

This is game 176 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 (Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, 1-0 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W 2023

1.c4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Nc3 d5 4.e3 c5 5.d4 a6 6.cxd5 exd5 7.g3 c4 8.Bg2 Bb4 9.O-O O-O 10.Ne5 Re8 11.Bd2 Nc6 12.a3 Ba5 13.b4 cxb3 14.Nxc6 bxc6 15.Qxb3 h5 16.Qc2 h4 17.Rfc1 h3 18.Bh1 Bg4 19.Nb1 Bb6 20.Bb4 Ne4 21.Bxe4 Rxe4 22.Nd2 Re6 23.Qd3 Qf6 24.Qf1 Ree8 25.Rab1 Reb8 26.Bc5 Ba5 27.Bb4 Bc7 28.Bc3 a5 29.f3 Bf5 30.e4 Be6 31.e5 Qe7 32.Ra1 c5 33.Qf2 c4 34.g4 f6 35.Kh1 fxe5 36.dxe5 Bb6 37.Bd4 Bxd4 38.Qxd4 Qa7 39.Qxa7 Rxa7 40.Rc2 d4 41.Nxc4 Rc8 42.Rac1 d3 43.Rc3 Rxc4 44.Rxc4 Bxc4 45.Rxc4 d2 46.Rd4 Rc7 47.Rxd2 Rc1+ 48.Rd1 Rxd1+ 0-1

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

From English Opening (A15) the players entered a flexible, manoeuvring struggle. Openings in this group reward patient build-up and a feel for pawn structure.

Running to 48 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.

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 176 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the Aimchess Rapid Div 1 W, round 4.4, 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 A15). A flexible, manoeuvring struggle.

What was the result?

Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.

How long was the game?

The game lasted 48 moves (96 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.

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