Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

Réti Opening (A05) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 48 moves · Round 3.22 · 19 September 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
  • Eventchess.com SpeedChess 2023
  • Round3.22
  • Date19 September 2023
  • OpeningRéti Opening (A05)
  • Length48 moves
  • Type of eventBlitz and bullet

This is game 184 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 (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

Next game: Carlsen vs So, ½-½ (chess.com SpeedChess 2023, 2023).

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The moves of Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SpeedChess 2023

1.Nf3 Nf6 2.b3 g6 3.Bb2 Bg7 4.g3 O-O 5.c4 b6 6.Bg2 Bb7 7.O-O e6 8.d4 Na6 9.Re1 d5 10.cxd5 exd5 11.Nc3 Qe7 12.Rc1 Rfd8 13.e3 c5 14.Ba3 Ne4 15.Nd2 Nxc3 16.Rxc3 Nb4 17.Bxb4 cxb4 18.Rc2 Rac8 19.Nf3 Rc3 20.Qd2 Rdc8 21.Rec1 Qc7 22.Ne1 a5 23.h4 Qc6 24.Bh3 Rc7 25.Bf1 Bc8 26.Bd3 Bf8 27.Kg2 h5 28.Nf3 Qe6 29.Ng1 Bd6 30.Kf1 Kg7 31.Ke1 g5 32.hxg5 h4 33.gxh4 Qg4 34.Ne2 Qxh4 35.Nxc3 bxc3 36.Qe2 Bg4 37.Qf1 Re7 38.Re2 Bf3 39.Kd1 Rc7 40.Kc2 b5 41.Ree1 a4 42.Be2 Be4+ 43.Bd3 axb3+ 44.axb3 Ra7 45.Ra1 Bxd3+ 46.Qxd3 Rxa1 47.Rxa1 Qxf2+ 48.Kd1 Qg1+ 0-1

This full-length game sees Wesley So take on Magnus Carlsen at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.

Play followed Réti Opening (A05) — 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.

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 184 of 235.

Where and when was Wesley So vs Magnus Carlsen played?

At the chess.com SpeedChess 2023, round 3.22, on 19 September 2023.

Who played this game?

This game was played between Wesley So (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SpeedChess 2023 in 2023.

What opening was played?

The game used Réti Opening (ECO code A05). 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 Réti Opening collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.

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